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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.29, 34,499.55 and 15,439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.29, 34,499.55 and 15,439.03 is: 21,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.29 : 34,499.55 = 15,439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.29/34,499.55 = 15,439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.29x = 34,499.55 × 15,439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.29x = 532,639,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,639,587.44/24,985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.13

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