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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.03, 34,359.45 and 15,951.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.03, 34,359.45 and 15,951.02 is: 22,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.03 : 34,359.45 = 15,951.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.03/34,359.45 = 15,951.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.03x = 34,359.45 × 15,951.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.03x = 548,068,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,068,274.14/24,905.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.33

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