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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,972.74, 34,464.40 and 15,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,972.74, 34,464.40 and 15,542.72 is: 21,450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,972.74 : 34,464.40 = 15,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,972.74/34,464.40 = 15,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,972.74x = 34,464.40 × 15,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,972.74x = 535,670,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,670,519.17/24,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.21

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