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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,657.82, 34,018.23 and 15,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,657.82, 34,018.23 and 15,703.72 is: 21,665.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,657.82 : 34,018.23 = 15,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,657.82/34,018.23 = 15,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,657.82x = 34,018.23 × 15,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,657.82x = 534,212,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,212,758.82/24,657.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.04

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