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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.09, 34,428.29 and 15,522.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.09, 34,428.29 and 15,522.05 is: 21,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.09 : 34,428.29 = 15,522.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.09/34,428.29 = 15,522.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.09x = 34,428.29 × 15,522.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.09x = 534,397,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,397,389.04/24,954.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,415.22

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