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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.93, 34,377.41 and 15,223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.93, 34,377.41 and 15,223.55 is: 21,009.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.93 : 34,377.41 = 15,223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.93/34,377.41 = 15,223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.93x = 34,377.41 × 15,223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.93x = 523,346,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,346,086.18/24,909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.54

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