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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,925.88, 34,388.90 and 15,978.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,925.88, 34,388.90 and 15,978.31 is: 22,044.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,925.88 : 34,388.90 = 15,978.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,925.88/34,388.90 = 15,978.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,925.88x = 34,388.90 × 15,978.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,925.88x = 549,476,682.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,476,682.13/24,925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.43

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