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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,925.06, 34,378.95 and 15,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,925.06, 34,378.95 and 15,975.10 is: 22,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,925.06 : 34,378.95 = 15,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,925.06/34,378.95 = 15,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,925.06x = 34,378.95 × 15,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,925.06x = 549,207,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,207,164.15/24,925.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.34

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