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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.60, 34,237.02 and 15,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.60, 34,237.02 and 15,373.24 is: 21,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.60 : 34,237.02 = 15,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.60/34,237.02 = 15,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.60x = 34,237.02 × 15,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.60x = 526,333,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,333,925.34/24,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,210.66

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