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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.66, 34,275.33 and 15,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.66, 34,275.33 and 15,406.26 is: 21,262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.66 : 34,275.33 = 15,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.66/34,275.33 = 15,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.66x = 34,275.33 × 15,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.66x = 528,054,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,054,645.57/24,834.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,262.81

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