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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.18, 34,353.82 and 15,956.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.18, 34,353.82 and 15,956.51 is: 22,007.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.18 : 34,353.82 = 15,956.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.18/34,353.82 = 15,956.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.18x = 34,353.82 × 15,956.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.18x = 548,166,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,166,920.54/24,908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.51

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