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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.42, 34,193.96 and 15,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.42, 34,193.96 and 15,825.50 is: 21,831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.42 : 34,193.96 = 15,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.42/34,193.96 = 15,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.42x = 34,193.96 × 15,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.42x = 541,136,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,136,349.37/24,787.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,831.09

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