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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.08, 34,368.06 and 15,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.08, 34,368.06 and 15,952.44 is: 22,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.08 : 34,368.06 = 15,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.08/34,368.06 = 15,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.08x = 34,368.06 × 15,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.08x = 548,254,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,254,415.07/24,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.29

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