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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,925.98, 34,378.41 and 15,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,925.98, 34,378.41 and 15,974.32 is: 22,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,925.98 : 34,378.41 = 15,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,925.98/34,378.41 = 15,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,925.98x = 34,378.41 × 15,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,925.98x = 549,171,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,171,722.43/24,925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.10

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