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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.45, 34,376.30 and 15,972.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.45, 34,376.30 and 15,972.79 is: 22,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.45 : 34,376.30 = 15,972.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.45/34,376.30 = 15,972.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.45x = 34,376.30 × 15,972.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.45x = 549,085,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,085,169.13/24,924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.98

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