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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.79, 34,497.48 and 15,437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.79, 34,497.48 and 15,437.53 is: 21,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.79 : 34,497.48 = 15,437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.79/34,497.48 = 15,437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.79x = 34,497.48 × 15,437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.79x = 532,555,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,555,882.42/24,983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.06

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