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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,777.09, 34,183.42 and 15,828.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,777.09, 34,183.42 and 15,828.62 is: 21,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,777.09 : 34,183.42 = 15,828.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,777.09/34,183.42 = 15,828.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,777.09x = 34,183.42 × 15,828.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,777.09x = 541,076,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,076,154.99/24,777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,837.76

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