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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.12, 34,405.56 and 15,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.12, 34,405.56 and 15,986.88 is: 22,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.12 : 34,405.56 = 15,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.12/34,405.56 = 15,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.12x = 34,405.56 × 15,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.12x = 550,037,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,037,559.05/24,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.95

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