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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.51, 34,272.87 and 15,406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.51, 34,272.87 and 15,406.11 is: 21,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.51 : 34,272.87 = 15,406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.51/34,272.87 = 15,406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.51x = 34,272.87 × 15,406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.51x = 528,011,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,011,605.24/24,834.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.20

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