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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.01, 34,436.21 and 15,390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.01, 34,436.21 and 15,390.02 is: 21,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.01 : 34,436.21 = 15,390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.01/34,436.21 = 15,390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.01x = 34,436.21 × 15,390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.01x = 529,973,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,973,969.76/24,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.03

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