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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.07, 34,317.96 and 15,912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.07, 34,317.96 and 15,912.14 is: 21,961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.07 : 34,317.96 = 15,912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.07/34,317.96 = 15,912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.07x = 34,317.96 × 15,912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.07x = 546,072,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,072,184.03/24,865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,961.42

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