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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.55, 34,357.12 and 15,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.55, 34,357.12 and 15,958.88 is: 22,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.55 : 34,357.12 = 15,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.55/34,357.12 = 15,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.55x = 34,357.12 × 15,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.55x = 548,301,265.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,301,265.64/24,910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.81

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