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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,898.08, 34,363.92 and 15,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,898.08, 34,363.92 and 15,949.44 is: 22,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,898.08 : 34,363.92 = 15,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,898.08/34,363.92 = 15,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,898.08x = 34,363.92 × 15,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,898.08x = 548,085,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,085,280.20/24,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.15

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