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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.66, 34,358.63 and 15,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.66, 34,358.63 and 15,204.24 is: 20,980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.66 : 34,358.63 = 15,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.66/34,358.63 = 15,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.66x = 34,358.63 × 15,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.66x = 522,396,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,396,894.60/24,899.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.09

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