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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.84, 34,308.66 and 15,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.84, 34,308.66 and 15,423 is: 21,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.84 : 34,308.66 = 15,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.84/34,308.66 = 15,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.84x = 34,308.66 × 15,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.84x = 529,142,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,142,463.18/24,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.62

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