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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.92, 34,249.99 and 15,263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.92, 34,249.99 and 15,263.02 is: 21,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.92 : 34,249.99 = 15,263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.92/34,249.99 = 15,263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.92x = 34,249.99 × 15,263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.92x = 522,758,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,758,111.12/24,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.28

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