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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.59, 34,430.36 and 15,523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.59, 34,430.36 and 15,523.55 is: 21,417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.59 : 34,430.36 = 15,523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.59/34,430.36 = 15,523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.59x = 34,430.36 × 15,523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.59x = 534,481,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,481,165.21/24,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,417.29

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