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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.61, 34,261.13 and 15,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.61, 34,261.13 and 15,406.64 is: 21,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.61 : 34,261.13 = 15,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.61/34,261.13 = 15,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.61x = 34,261.13 × 15,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.61x = 527,848,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,848,804.93/24,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.28

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