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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,930.89, 34,412.37 and 15,373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,930.89, 34,412.37 and 15,373.79 is: 21,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,930.89 : 34,412.37 = 15,373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,930.89/34,412.37 = 15,373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,930.89x = 34,412.37 × 15,373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,930.89x = 529,048,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,048,377.72/24,930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.60

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