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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.26, 34,318.83 and 15,304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.26, 34,318.83 and 15,304.59 is: 21,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.26 : 34,318.83 = 15,304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.26/34,318.83 = 15,304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.26x = 34,318.83 × 15,304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.26x = 525,235,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,235,450.84/24,868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.72

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