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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,820.08, 34,237.83 and 15,253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,820.08, 34,237.83 and 15,253.31 is: 21,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,820.08 : 34,237.83 = 15,253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,820.08/34,237.83 = 15,253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,820.08x = 34,237.83 × 15,253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,820.08x = 522,240,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,240,234.72/24,820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.04

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