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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.67, 34,249.64 and 15,262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.67, 34,249.64 and 15,262.77 is: 21,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.67 : 34,249.64 = 15,262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.67/34,249.64 = 15,262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.67x = 34,249.64 × 15,262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.67x = 522,744,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,744,244.81/24,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.94

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