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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.99, 34,356.34 and 15,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.99, 34,356.34 and 15,958.32 is: 22,010.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.99 : 34,356.34 = 15,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.99/34,356.34 = 15,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.99x = 34,356.34 × 15,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.99x = 548,269,552.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,269,552.11/24,909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.03

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