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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,783.59, 34,205.09 and 15,837.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,783.59, 34,205.09 and 15,837.05 is: 21,857.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,783.59 : 34,205.09 = 15,837.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,783.59/34,205.09 = 15,837.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,783.59x = 34,205.09 × 15,837.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,783.59x = 541,707,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,707,470.37/24,783.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,857.51

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