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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.84, 34,499.82 and 15,566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.84, 34,499.82 and 15,566.68 is: 21,488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.84 : 34,499.82 = 15,566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.84/34,499.82 = 15,566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.84x = 34,499.82 × 15,566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.84x = 537,047,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,047,658.00/24,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,488.92

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