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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.91, 34,416.77 and 15,514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.91, 34,416.77 and 15,514.07 is: 21,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.91 : 34,416.77 = 15,514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.91/34,416.77 = 15,514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.91x = 34,416.77 × 15,514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.91x = 533,943,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,943,929.30/24,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.35

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