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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,750.36, 34,152.44 and 15,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,750.36, 34,152.44 and 15,803.10 is: 21,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,750.36 : 34,152.44 = 15,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,750.36/34,152.44 = 15,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,750.36x = 34,152.44 × 15,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,750.36x = 539,714,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,714,345.55/24,750.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.32

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