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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.82, 34,019.61 and 15,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.82, 34,019.61 and 15,704.72 is: 21,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.82 : 34,019.61 = 15,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.82/34,019.61 = 15,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.82x = 34,019.61 × 15,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.82x = 534,268,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,268,449.56/24,658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.42

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