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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,782.09, 34,203.02 and 15,835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,782.09, 34,203.02 and 15,835.55 is: 21,855.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,782.09 : 34,203.02 = 15,835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,782.09/34,203.02 = 15,835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,782.09x = 34,203.02 × 15,835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,782.09x = 541,623,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,623,383.17/24,782.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.44

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