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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,795.88, 34,221.43 and 15,365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,795.88, 34,221.43 and 15,365.86 is: 21,206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,795.88 : 34,221.43 = 15,365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,795.88/34,221.43 = 15,365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,795.88x = 34,221.43 × 15,365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,795.88x = 525,841,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,841,531.27/24,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.81

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