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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.02, 34,223.70 and 15,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.02, 34,223.70 and 15,858.76 is: 21,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.02 : 34,223.70 = 15,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.02/34,223.70 = 15,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.02x = 34,223.70 × 15,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.02x = 542,745,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,745,444.61/24,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.59

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