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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.70, 34,226.66 and 15,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.70, 34,226.66 and 15,248.13 is: 21,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.70 : 34,226.66 = 15,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.70/34,226.66 = 15,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.70x = 34,226.66 × 15,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.70x = 521,892,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,892,484.91/24,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.13

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