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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.93, 34,378.79 and 15,224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.93, 34,378.79 and 15,224.55 is: 21,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.93 : 34,378.79 = 15,224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.93/34,378.79 = 15,224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.93x = 34,378.79 × 15,224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.93x = 523,401,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,401,607.29/24,910.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.92

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