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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,823.17, 34,263.63 and 15,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,823.17, 34,263.63 and 15,265.98 is: 21,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,823.17 : 34,263.63 = 15,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,823.17/34,263.63 = 15,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,823.17x = 34,263.63 × 15,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,823.17x = 523,067,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,067,890.31/24,823.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.76

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