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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.84, 34,029.26 and 15,711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.84, 34,029.26 and 15,711.72 is: 21,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.84 : 34,029.26 = 15,711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.84/34,029.26 = 15,711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.84x = 34,029.26 × 15,711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.84x = 534,658,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,658,204.93/24,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,676.06

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