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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,936.68, 34,381.50 and 15,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,936.68, 34,381.50 and 15,969.44 is: 22,017.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,936.68 : 34,381.50 = 15,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,936.68/34,381.50 = 15,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,936.68x = 34,381.50 × 15,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,936.68x = 549,053,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,053,327.43/24,936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.90

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