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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,773.91, 34,173.69 and 15,811.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,773.91, 34,173.69 and 15,811.31 is: 21,810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,773.91 : 34,173.69 = 15,811.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,773.91/34,173.69 = 15,811.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,773.91x = 34,173.69 × 15,811.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,773.91x = 540,330,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,330,780.93/24,773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,810.48

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