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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.26, 34,292.85 and 15,411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.26, 34,292.85 and 15,411.42 is: 21,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.26 : 34,292.85 = 15,411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.26/34,292.85 = 15,411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.26x = 34,292.85 × 15,411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.26x = 528,501,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,501,514.35/24,859.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.74

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