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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,922.42, 34,384.33 and 15,974.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,922.42, 34,384.33 and 15,974.85 is: 22,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,922.42 : 34,384.33 = 15,974.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,922.42/34,384.33 = 15,974.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,922.42x = 34,384.33 × 15,974.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,922.42x = 549,284,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,284,663.01/24,922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,039.78

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