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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,813.41, 34,247.93 and 15,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,813.41, 34,247.93 and 15,261.52 is: 21,064.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,813.41 : 34,247.93 = 15,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,813.41/34,247.93 = 15,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,813.41x = 34,247.93 × 15,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,813.41x = 522,675,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,675,468.65/24,813.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.23

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