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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,790.20, 34,196.18 and 15,827.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,790.20, 34,196.18 and 15,827.63 is: 21,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,790.20 : 34,196.18 = 15,827.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,790.20/34,196.18 = 15,827.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,790.20x = 34,196.18 × 15,827.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,790.20x = 541,244,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,244,234.33/24,790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,832.99

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