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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,689.40, 37,034.10 and 15,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,689.40, 37,034.10 and 15,934.20 is: 23,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,689.40 : 37,034.10 = 15,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,689.40/37,034.10 = 15,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,689.40x = 37,034.10 × 15,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,689.40x = 590,108,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,108,756.22/24,689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.30

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