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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.26, 34,318.32 and 15,912.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.26, 34,318.32 and 15,912.33 is: 21,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.26 : 34,318.32 = 15,912.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.26/34,318.32 = 15,912.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.26x = 34,318.32 × 15,912.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.26x = 546,084,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,084,432.89/24,865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,961.74

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