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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.97, 34,400.19 and 15,982.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.97, 34,400.19 and 15,982.57 is: 22,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.97 : 34,400.19 = 15,982.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.97/34,400.19 = 15,982.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.97x = 34,400.19 × 15,982.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.97x = 549,803,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,803,444.69/24,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.34

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