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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.76, 34,486.48 and 15,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.76, 34,486.48 and 15,303.04 is: 21,112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.76 : 34,486.48 = 15,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.76/34,486.48 = 15,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.76x = 34,486.48 × 15,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.76x = 527,747,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,747,982.90/24,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.66

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