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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.91, 34,245.86 and 15,260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.91, 34,245.86 and 15,260.02 is: 21,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.91 : 34,245.86 = 15,260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.91/34,245.86 = 15,260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.91x = 34,245.86 × 15,260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.91x = 522,592,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,592,508.52/24,811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.16

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