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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,926.93, 34,390.53 and 15,979.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,926.93, 34,390.53 and 15,979.37 is: 22,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,926.93 : 34,390.53 = 15,979.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,926.93/34,390.53 = 15,979.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,926.93x = 34,390.53 × 15,979.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,926.93x = 549,538,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,538,831.41/24,926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,045.99

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