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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,949.59, 34,422.03 and 15,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,949.59, 34,422.03 and 15,517.59 is: 21,409.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,949.59 : 34,422.03 = 15,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,949.59/34,422.03 = 15,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,949.59x = 34,422.03 × 15,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,949.59x = 534,146,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,146,948.51/24,949.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.05

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