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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,810.08, 34,227.96 and 15,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,810.08, 34,227.96 and 15,855.24 is: 21,873.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,810.08 : 34,227.96 = 15,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,810.08/34,227.96 = 15,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,810.08x = 34,227.96 × 15,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,810.08x = 542,692,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,692,520.51/24,810.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.87

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