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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,911.56, 34,376.58 and 15,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,911.56, 34,376.58 and 15,480.04 is: 21,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,911.56 : 34,376.58 = 15,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,911.56/34,376.58 = 15,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,911.56x = 34,376.58 × 15,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,911.56x = 532,150,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,150,833.46/24,911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.60

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