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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.25, 34,445.73 and 15,542.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.25, 34,445.73 and 15,542.85 is: 21,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.25 : 34,445.73 = 15,542.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.25/34,445.73 = 15,542.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.25x = 34,445.73 × 15,542.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.25x = 535,384,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,384,814.53/24,971.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.05

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