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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,911.68, 34,379.83 and 15,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,911.68, 34,379.83 and 15,225.30 is: 21,011.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,911.68 : 34,379.83 = 15,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,911.68/34,379.83 = 15,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,911.68x = 34,379.83 × 15,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,911.68x = 523,443,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,443,225.70/24,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.96

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