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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.36, 34,043.73 and 15,702.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.36, 34,043.73 and 15,702.87 is: 21,685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.36 : 34,043.73 = 15,702.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.36/34,043.73 = 15,702.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.36x = 34,043.73 × 15,702.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.36x = 534,584,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,584,266.51/24,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.79

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