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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,770.43, 34,186.95 and 15,823.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,770.43, 34,186.95 and 15,823.89 is: 21,839.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,770.43 : 34,186.95 = 15,823.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,770.43/34,186.95 = 15,823.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,770.43x = 34,186.95 × 15,823.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,770.43x = 540,970,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,970,536.24/24,770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,839.37

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