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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.30, 34,396.53 and 15,978.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.30, 34,396.53 and 15,978.16 is: 22,043.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.30 : 34,396.53 = 15,978.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.30/34,396.53 = 15,978.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.30x = 34,396.53 × 15,978.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.30x = 549,593,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,593,087.80/24,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,043.42

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