Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,762.98, 34,161.54 and 15,806
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,762.98, 34,161.54 and 15,806 is: 21,805.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,762.98 : 34,161.54 = 15,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,762.98/34,161.54 = 15,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,762.98x = 34,161.54 × 15,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,762.98x = 539,957,301.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,957,301.24/24,762.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,805.02
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