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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,812.91, 34,247.25 and 15,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,812.91, 34,247.25 and 15,261.03 is: 21,063.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,812.91 : 34,247.25 = 15,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,812.91/34,247.25 = 15,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,812.91x = 34,247.25 × 15,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,812.91x = 522,648,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,648,309.67/24,812.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.56

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