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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.59, 34,245.40 and 15,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.59, 34,245.40 and 15,259.69 is: 21,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.59 : 34,245.40 = 15,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.59/34,245.40 = 15,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.59x = 34,245.40 × 15,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.59x = 522,574,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,574,187.93/24,811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.70

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