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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.32, 34,017.54 and 15,703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.32, 34,017.54 and 15,703.22 is: 21,664.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.32 : 34,017.54 = 15,703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.32/34,017.54 = 15,703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.32x = 34,017.54 × 15,703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.32x = 534,184,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,184,914.48/24,657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.35

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