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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.24, 34,010.58 and 15,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.24, 34,010.58 and 15,697 is: 21,668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.24 : 34,010.58 = 15,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.24/34,010.58 = 15,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.24x = 34,010.58 × 15,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.24x = 533,864,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,864,074.26/24,637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.99

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