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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.46, 34,231.11 and 15,366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.46, 34,231.11 and 15,366.62 is: 21,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.46 : 34,231.11 = 15,366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.46/34,231.11 = 15,366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.46x = 34,231.11 × 15,366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.46x = 526,016,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,016,288.39/24,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.98

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