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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.57, 34,017.89 and 15,703.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.57, 34,017.89 and 15,703.47 is: 21,664.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.57 : 34,017.89 = 15,703.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.57/34,017.89 = 15,703.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.57x = 34,017.89 × 15,703.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.57x = 534,198,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,198,836.56/24,657.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.70

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