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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.98, 34,377.03 and 15,973.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.98, 34,377.03 and 15,973.32 is: 22,030.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.98 : 34,377.03 = 15,973.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.98/34,377.03 = 15,973.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.98x = 34,377.03 × 15,973.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.98x = 549,115,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,115,300.84/24,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.73

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