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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.14, 34,272.30 and 15,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.14, 34,272.30 and 15,279.14 is: 21,088.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.14 : 34,272.30 = 15,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.14/34,272.30 = 15,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.14x = 34,272.30 × 15,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.14x = 523,651,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,651,269.82/24,831.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.49

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