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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.16, 34,367.98 and 15,832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.16, 34,367.98 and 15,832.67 is: 21,842.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.16 : 34,367.98 = 15,832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.16/34,367.98 = 15,832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.16x = 34,367.98 × 15,832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.16x = 544,136,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,136,981.27/24,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,842.22

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