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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,707.79, 34,101.44 and 15,280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,707.79, 34,101.44 and 15,280.59 is: 21,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,707.79 : 34,101.44 = 15,280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,707.79/34,101.44 = 15,280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,707.79x = 34,101.44 × 15,280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,707.79x = 521,090,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,090,046.65/24,707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.11

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