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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.59, 34,308.32 and 15,422.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.59, 34,308.32 and 15,422.75 is: 21,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.59 : 34,308.32 = 15,422.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.59/34,308.32 = 15,422.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.59x = 34,308.32 × 15,422.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.59x = 529,128,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,128,393.62/24,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.27

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