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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,968.64, 34,474.08 and 15,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,968.64, 34,474.08 and 15,541.44 is: 21,457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,968.64 : 34,474.08 = 15,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,968.64/34,474.08 = 15,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,968.64x = 34,474.08 × 15,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,968.64x = 535,776,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,776,845.88/24,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,457.99

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