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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.99, 34,165.71 and 15,812.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.99, 34,165.71 and 15,812.73 is: 21,819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.99 : 34,165.71 = 15,812.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.99/34,165.71 = 15,812.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.99x = 34,165.71 × 15,812.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.99x = 540,253,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,253,147.49/24,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.60

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