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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.04, 34,502.76 and 15,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.04, 34,502.76 and 15,560 is: 21,477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.04 : 34,502.76 = 15,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.04/34,502.76 = 15,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.04x = 34,502.76 × 15,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.04x = 536,862,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,862,945.60/24,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.06

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