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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,931.80, 34,395.84 and 15,977.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,931.80, 34,395.84 and 15,977.66 is: 22,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,931.80 : 34,395.84 = 15,977.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,931.80/34,395.84 = 15,977.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,931.80x = 34,395.84 × 15,977.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,931.80x = 549,564,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,564,864.96/24,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.73

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