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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,659.62, 34,003.52 and 15,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,659.62, 34,003.52 and 15,695.66 is: 21,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,659.62 : 34,003.52 = 15,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,659.62/34,003.52 = 15,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,659.62x = 34,003.52 × 15,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,659.62x = 533,707,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,707,610.24/24,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.98

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