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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,970.59, 34,443.37 and 15,275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,970.59, 34,443.37 and 15,275.51 is: 21,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,970.59 : 34,443.37 = 15,275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,970.59/34,443.37 = 15,275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,970.59x = 34,443.37 × 15,275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,970.59x = 526,140,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,140,105.04/24,970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,070.40

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