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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.08, 34,239.21 and 15,254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.08, 34,239.21 and 15,254.31 is: 21,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.08 : 34,239.21 = 15,254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.08/34,239.21 = 15,254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.08x = 34,239.21 × 15,254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.08x = 522,295,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,295,523.50/24,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.42

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