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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.96, 34,479.12 and 15,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.96, 34,479.12 and 15,422.26 is: 21,284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.96 : 34,479.12 = 15,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.96/34,479.12 = 15,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.96x = 34,479.12 × 15,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.96x = 531,745,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,745,953.21/24,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.35

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