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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,884.21, 34,337.72 and 15,322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,884.21, 34,337.72 and 15,322.57 is: 21,143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,884.21 : 34,337.72 = 15,322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,884.21/34,337.72 = 15,322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,884.21x = 34,337.72 × 15,322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,884.21x = 526,142,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,142,070.80/24,884.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.61

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