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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.12, 34,406.80 and 15,365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.12, 34,406.80 and 15,365.71 is: 21,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.12 : 34,406.80 = 15,365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.12/34,406.80 = 15,365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.12x = 34,406.80 × 15,365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.12x = 528,684,910.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,684,910.83/24,924.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.78

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