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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,916.91, 34,376.69 and 15,969.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,916.91, 34,376.69 and 15,969.33 is: 22,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,916.91 : 34,376.69 = 15,969.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,916.91/34,376.69 = 15,969.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,916.91x = 34,376.69 × 15,969.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,916.91x = 548,972,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,972,627.07/24,916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.14

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