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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.37, 34,276.91 and 15,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.37, 34,276.91 and 15,887.25 is: 21,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.37 : 34,276.91 = 15,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.37/34,276.91 = 15,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.37x = 34,276.91 × 15,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.37x = 544,565,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,565,758.96/24,855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,909.38

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