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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,643.24, 34,018.79 and 15,702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,643.24, 34,018.79 and 15,702.66 is: 21,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,643.24 : 34,018.79 = 15,702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,643.24/34,018.79 = 15,702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,643.24x = 34,018.79 × 15,702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,643.24x = 534,185,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,185,414.47/24,643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,676.75

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