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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,781.23, 34,189.77 and 15,833.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,781.23, 34,189.77 and 15,833.97 is: 21,845.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,781.23 : 34,189.77 = 15,833.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,781.23/34,189.77 = 15,833.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,781.23x = 34,189.77 × 15,833.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,781.23x = 541,359,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,359,792.49/24,781.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,845.56

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