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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,810.59, 34,244.02 and 15,258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,810.59, 34,244.02 and 15,258.69 is: 21,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,810.59 : 34,244.02 = 15,258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,810.59/34,244.02 = 15,258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,810.59x = 34,244.02 × 15,258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,810.59x = 522,518,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,518,799.92/24,810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,060.32

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