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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.28, 34,315.72 and 15,919.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.28, 34,315.72 and 15,919.34 is: 21,962.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.28 : 34,315.72 = 15,919.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.28/34,315.72 = 15,919.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.28x = 34,315.72 × 15,919.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.28x = 546,283,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,283,402.65/24,873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,962.66

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