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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.06, 34,374.83 and 15,221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.06, 34,374.83 and 15,221.67 is: 21,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.06 : 34,374.83 = 15,221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.06/34,374.83 = 15,221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.06x = 34,374.83 × 15,221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.06x = 523,242,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,242,242.46/24,908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.95

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