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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.06, 34,377.57 and 15,974.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.06, 34,377.57 and 15,974.10 is: 22,032.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.06 : 34,377.57 = 15,974.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.06/34,377.57 = 15,974.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.06x = 34,377.57 × 15,974.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.06x = 549,150,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,150,740.94/24,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.96

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