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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.69, 34,310.01 and 15,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.69, 34,310.01 and 15,306.70 is: 21,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.69 : 34,310.01 = 15,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.69/34,310.01 = 15,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.69x = 34,310.01 × 15,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.69x = 525,172,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,172,969.53/24,869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.99

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