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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.80, 34,304.58 and 15,426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.80, 34,304.58 and 15,426.54 is: 21,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.80 : 34,304.58 = 15,426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.80/34,304.58 = 15,426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.80x = 34,304.58 × 15,426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.80x = 529,200,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,200,975.55/24,859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,287.42

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