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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.08, 34,297.44 and 15,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.08, 34,297.44 and 15,305.60 is: 21,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.08 : 34,297.44 = 15,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.08/34,297.44 = 15,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.08x = 34,297.44 × 15,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.08x = 524,942,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,942,897.66/24,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.50

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