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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.83, 34,361.31 and 15,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.83, 34,361.31 and 15,950.19 is: 22,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.83 : 34,361.31 = 15,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.83/34,361.31 = 15,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.83x = 34,361.31 × 15,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.83x = 548,069,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,069,423.15/24,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.20

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