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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.09, 34,310.39 and 15,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.09, 34,310.39 and 15,424.25 is: 21,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.09 : 34,310.39 = 15,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.09/34,310.39 = 15,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.09x = 34,310.39 × 15,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.09x = 529,211,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,211,784.28/24,872.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.34

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