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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.68, 34,440.36 and 15,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.68, 34,440.36 and 15,416.16 is: 21,252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.68 : 34,440.36 = 15,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.68/34,440.36 = 15,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.68x = 34,440.36 × 15,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.68x = 530,938,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,938,100.22/24,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.25

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