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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.79, 34,496.10 and 15,436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.79, 34,496.10 and 15,436.53 is: 21,314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.79 : 34,496.10 = 15,436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.79/34,496.10 = 15,436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.79x = 34,496.10 × 15,436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.79x = 532,500,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,500,082.53/24,982.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.68

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