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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.74, 34,165.37 and 15,812.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.74, 34,165.37 and 15,812.48 is: 21,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.74 : 34,165.37 = 15,812.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.74/34,165.37 = 15,812.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.74x = 34,165.37 × 15,812.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.74x = 540,238,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,238,979.93/24,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.26

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