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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.93, 34,289.31 and 15,909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.93, 34,289.31 and 15,909.18 is: 21,939.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.93 : 34,289.31 = 15,909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.93/34,289.31 = 15,909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.93x = 34,289.31 × 15,909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.93x = 545,514,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,514,804.87/24,864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,939.12

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