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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,780.53, 34,188.81 and 15,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,780.53, 34,188.81 and 15,833.27 is: 21,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,780.53 : 34,188.81 = 15,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,780.53/34,188.81 = 15,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,780.53x = 34,188.81 × 15,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,780.53x = 541,320,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,320,580.54/24,780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,844.59

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