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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.66, 34,379.10 and 15,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.66, 34,379.10 and 15,481.26 is: 21,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.66 : 34,379.10 = 15,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.66/34,379.10 = 15,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.66x = 34,379.10 × 15,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.66x = 532,231,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,231,785.67/24,909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.48

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