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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.17, 34,375.92 and 15,972.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.17, 34,375.92 and 15,972.53 is: 22,029.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.17 : 34,375.92 = 15,972.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.17/34,375.92 = 15,972.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.17x = 34,375.92 × 15,972.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.17x = 549,070,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,070,413.48/24,924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.64

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