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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,877.76, 34,331.92 and 15,314.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,877.76, 34,331.92 and 15,314.09 is: 21,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,877.76 : 34,331.92 = 15,314.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,877.76/34,331.92 = 15,314.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,877.76x = 34,331.92 × 15,314.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,877.76x = 525,761,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,761,902.81/24,877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.82

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