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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,926.98, 34,379.79 and 15,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,926.98, 34,379.79 and 15,975.32 is: 22,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,926.98 : 34,379.79 = 15,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,926.98/34,379.79 = 15,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,926.98x = 34,379.79 × 15,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,926.98x = 549,228,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,228,146.78/24,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.48

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