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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,918.78, 34,387.95 and 15,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,918.78, 34,387.95 and 15,966.30 is: 22,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,918.78 : 34,387.95 = 15,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,918.78/34,387.95 = 15,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,918.78x = 34,387.95 × 15,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,918.78x = 549,048,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,048,326.09/24,918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.52

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