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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,926.49, 34,379.10 and 15,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,926.49, 34,379.10 and 15,974.82 is: 22,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,926.49 : 34,379.10 = 15,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,926.49/34,379.10 = 15,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,926.49x = 34,379.10 × 15,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,926.49x = 549,199,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,199,805.34/24,926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.78

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