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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.59, 34,383.38 and 15,977.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.59, 34,383.38 and 15,977.95 is: 22,037.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.59 : 34,383.38 = 15,977.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.59/34,383.38 = 15,977.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.59x = 34,383.38 × 15,977.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.59x = 549,375,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,375,926.47/24,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.10

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