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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.32, 34,027.20 and 15,710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.32, 34,027.20 and 15,710.22 is: 21,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.32 : 34,027.20 = 15,710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.32/34,027.20 = 15,710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.32x = 34,027.20 × 15,710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.32x = 534,574,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,574,797.98/24,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.01

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