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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,782.53, 34,191.56 and 15,835.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,782.53, 34,191.56 and 15,835.27 is: 21,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,782.53 : 34,191.56 = 15,835.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,782.53/34,191.56 = 15,835.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,782.53x = 34,191.56 × 15,835.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,782.53x = 541,432,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,432,584.32/24,782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,847.35

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