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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,941, 34,418.58 and 15,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,941, 34,418.58 and 15,005 is: 20,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,941 : 34,418.58 = 15,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,941/34,418.58 = 15,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,941x = 34,418.58 × 15,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,941x = 516,450,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,450,792.90/24,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.90

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