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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,813.08, 34,247.46 and 15,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,813.08, 34,247.46 and 15,261.18 is: 21,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,813.08 : 34,247.46 = 15,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,813.08/34,247.46 = 15,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,813.08x = 34,247.46 × 15,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,813.08x = 522,656,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,656,651.60/24,813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.76

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