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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,815.73, 34,231.84 and 15,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,815.73, 34,231.84 and 15,248.97 is: 21,035.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,815.73 : 34,231.84 = 15,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,815.73/34,231.84 = 15,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,815.73x = 34,231.84 × 15,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,815.73x = 522,000,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,000,301.20/24,815.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,035.06

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