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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,950.38, 34,439.15 and 15,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,950.38, 34,439.15 and 15,393.24 is: 21,247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,950.38 : 34,439.15 = 15,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,950.38/34,439.15 = 15,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,950.38x = 34,439.15 × 15,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,950.38x = 530,130,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,130,101.35/24,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.38

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