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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,808.73, 34,253.91 and 15,261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,808.73, 34,253.91 and 15,261.45 is: 21,071.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,808.73 : 34,253.91 = 15,261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,808.73/34,253.91 = 15,261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,808.73x = 34,253.91 × 15,261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,808.73x = 522,764,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,764,334.77/24,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.79

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