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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.18, 34,452.09 and 15,424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.18, 34,452.09 and 15,424.66 is: 21,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.18 : 34,452.09 = 15,424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.18/34,452.09 = 15,424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.18x = 34,452.09 × 15,424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.18x = 531,411,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,411,774.54/24,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.97

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