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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,911.81, 34,358.84 and 15,960.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,911.81, 34,358.84 and 15,960.14 is: 22,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,911.81 : 34,358.84 = 15,960.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,911.81/34,358.84 = 15,960.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,911.81x = 34,358.84 × 15,960.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,911.81x = 548,371,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,371,724.84/24,911.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.52

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