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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,794.40, 34,203.62 and 15,832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,794.40, 34,203.62 and 15,832.48 is: 21,840.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,794.40 : 34,203.62 = 15,832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,794.40/34,203.62 = 15,832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,794.40x = 34,203.62 × 15,832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,794.40x = 541,528,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,528,129.58/24,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,840.74

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