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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.84, 34,027.88 and 15,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.84, 34,027.88 and 15,710.72 is: 21,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.84 : 34,027.88 = 15,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.84/34,027.88 = 15,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.84x = 34,027.88 × 15,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.84x = 534,602,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,602,494.87/24,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.68

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