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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.51, 34,254.77 and 15,888.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.51, 34,254.77 and 15,888.06 is: 21,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.51 : 34,254.77 = 15,888.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.51/34,254.77 = 15,888.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.51x = 34,254.77 × 15,888.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.51x = 544,241,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,241,761.61/24,816.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.63

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