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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.43, 34,393.98 and 15,981.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.43, 34,393.98 and 15,981.87 is: 22,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.43 : 34,393.98 = 15,981.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.43/34,393.98 = 15,981.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.43x = 34,393.98 × 15,981.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.43x = 549,680,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,680,117.14/24,929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.45

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