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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.12, 34,481.70 and 15,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.12, 34,481.70 and 15,552 is: 21,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.12 : 34,481.70 = 15,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.12/34,481.70 = 15,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.12x = 34,481.70 × 15,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.12x = 536,259,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,259,398.40/24,990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,458.86

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