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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.96, 34,361.88 and 15,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.96, 34,361.88 and 15,337.32 is: 21,167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.96 : 34,361.88 = 15,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.96/34,361.88 = 15,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.96x = 34,361.88 × 15,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.96x = 527,019,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,019,149.36/24,897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.16

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