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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.75, 34,443.68 and 15,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.75, 34,443.68 and 15,541.35 is: 21,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.75 : 34,443.68 = 15,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.75/34,443.68 = 15,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.75x = 34,443.68 × 15,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.75x = 535,301,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,301,208.46/24,969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.99

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