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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.33, 34,478.93 and 15,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.33, 34,478.93 and 15,908.61 is: 21,955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.33 : 34,478.93 = 15,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.33/34,478.93 = 15,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.33x = 34,478.93 × 15,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.33x = 548,511,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,511,850.59/24,982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.99

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