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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.92, 34,306.28 and 15,421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.92, 34,306.28 and 15,421.08 is: 21,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.92 : 34,306.28 = 15,421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.92/34,306.28 = 15,421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.92x = 34,306.28 × 15,421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.92x = 529,040,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,040,084.50/24,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.14

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