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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,885.21, 34,339.10 and 15,323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,885.21, 34,339.10 and 15,323.57 is: 21,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,885.21 : 34,339.10 = 15,323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,885.21/34,339.10 = 15,323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,885.21x = 34,339.10 × 15,323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,885.21x = 526,197,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,197,602.59/24,885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.99

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