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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,645.52, 34,014.72 and 15,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,645.52, 34,014.72 and 15,697 is: 21,664.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,645.52 : 34,014.72 = 15,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,645.52/34,014.72 = 15,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,645.52x = 34,014.72 × 15,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,645.52x = 533,929,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,929,059.84/24,645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.35

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