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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,886.08, 34,350.42 and 15,328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,886.08, 34,350.42 and 15,328.86 is: 21,158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,886.08 : 34,350.42 = 15,328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,886.08/34,350.42 = 15,328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,886.08x = 34,350.42 × 15,328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,886.08x = 526,552,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,552,779.12/24,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.53

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