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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,823.90, 34,264.95 and 15,895.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,823.90, 34,264.95 and 15,895.45 is: 21,940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,823.90 : 34,264.95 = 15,895.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,823.90/34,264.95 = 15,895.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,823.90x = 34,264.95 × 15,895.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,823.90x = 544,656,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,656,799.48/24,823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.82

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