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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.04, 34,501.38 and 15,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.04, 34,501.38 and 15,559 is: 21,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.04 : 34,501.38 = 15,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.04/34,501.38 = 15,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.04x = 34,501.38 × 15,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.04x = 536,806,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,806,971.42/24,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.68

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