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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,930.16, 34,407.42 and 15,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,930.16, 34,407.42 and 15,501.76 is: 21,394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,930.16 : 34,407.42 = 15,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,930.16/34,407.42 = 15,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,930.16x = 34,407.42 × 15,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,930.16x = 533,375,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,375,567.06/24,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,394.79

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