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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.80, 34,253.88 and 15,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.80, 34,253.88 and 15,389.84 is: 21,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.80 : 34,253.88 = 15,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.80/34,253.88 = 15,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.80x = 34,253.88 × 15,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.80x = 527,161,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,161,732.58/24,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.43

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