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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.52, 34,020.16 and 15,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.52, 34,020.16 and 15,700.96 is: 21,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.52 : 34,020.16 = 15,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.52/34,020.16 = 15,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.52x = 34,020.16 × 15,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.52x = 534,149,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,149,171.35/24,649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.76

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