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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,883.20, 34,337.52 and 15,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,883.20, 34,337.52 and 15,451.56 is: 21,322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,883.20 : 34,337.52 = 15,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,883.20/34,337.52 = 15,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,883.20x = 34,337.52 × 15,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,883.20x = 530,568,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,568,250.53/24,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.35

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