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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,760.49, 34,166.40 and 15,813.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,760.49, 34,166.40 and 15,813.23 is: 21,820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,760.49 : 34,166.40 = 15,813.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,760.49/34,166.40 = 15,813.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,760.49x = 34,166.40 × 15,813.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,760.49x = 540,280,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,280,970.64/24,760.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,820.29

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