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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,949.28, 34,429.73 and 15,385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,949.28, 34,429.73 and 15,385.34 is: 21,231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,949.28 : 34,429.73 = 15,385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,949.28/34,429.73 = 15,385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,949.28x = 34,429.73 × 15,385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,949.28x = 529,712,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,712,853.08/24,949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.59

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