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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.71, 34,384.05 and 15,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.71, 34,384.05 and 15,982.08 is: 22,059.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.71 : 34,384.05 = 15,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.71/34,384.05 = 15,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.71x = 34,384.05 × 15,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.71x = 549,528,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,528,637.82/24,910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.93

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