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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.17, 34,193.61 and 15,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.17, 34,193.61 and 15,825.25 is: 21,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.17 : 34,193.61 = 15,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.17/34,193.61 = 15,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.17x = 34,193.61 × 15,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.17x = 541,122,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,122,360.95/24,787.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,830.75

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