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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.44, 34,050.78 and 15,725.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.44, 34,050.78 and 15,725.93 is: 21,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.44 : 34,050.78 = 15,725.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.44/34,050.78 = 15,725.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.44x = 34,050.78 × 15,725.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.44x = 535,480,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,480,012.47/24,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.85

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