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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.76, 34,351.08 and 15,939.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.76, 34,351.08 and 15,939.62 is: 21,988.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.76 : 34,351.08 = 15,939.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.76/34,351.08 = 15,939.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.76x = 34,351.08 × 15,939.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.76x = 547,543,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,543,161.79/24,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.13

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