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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.09, 34,444.85 and 15,534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.09, 34,444.85 and 15,534.05 is: 21,431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.09 : 34,444.85 = 15,534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.09/34,444.85 = 15,534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.09x = 34,444.85 × 15,534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.09x = 535,067,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,067,772.25/24,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.78

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