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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,903.26, 34,353.15 and 15,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,903.26, 34,353.15 and 15,941.12 is: 21,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,903.26 : 34,353.15 = 15,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,903.26/34,353.15 = 15,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,903.26x = 34,353.15 × 15,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,903.26x = 547,627,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,627,686.53/24,903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.20

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