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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.89, 34,260.50 and 15,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.89, 34,260.50 and 15,271.40 is: 21,075.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.89 : 34,260.50 = 15,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.89/34,260.50 = 15,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.89x = 34,260.50 × 15,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.89x = 523,205,923.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,205,923.53/24,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.01

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