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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,817.01, 34,233.61 and 15,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,817.01, 34,233.61 and 15,250.25 is: 21,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,817.01 : 34,233.61 = 15,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,817.01/34,233.61 = 15,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,817.01x = 34,233.61 × 15,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,817.01x = 522,071,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,071,158.36/24,817.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.83

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