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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.76, 34,313.49 and 15,908.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.76, 34,313.49 and 15,908.83 is: 21,956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.76 : 34,313.49 = 15,908.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.76/34,313.49 = 15,908.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.76x = 34,313.49 × 15,908.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.76x = 545,887,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,887,479.12/24,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,956.91

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