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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.02, 34,209.80 and 15,845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.02, 34,209.80 and 15,845.56 is: 21,856.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.02 : 34,209.80 = 15,845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.02/34,209.80 = 15,845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.02x = 34,209.80 × 15,845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.02x = 542,073,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,073,438.49/24,802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,856.02

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