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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.19, 34,051.82 and 15,726.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.19, 34,051.82 and 15,726.68 is: 21,709.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.19 : 34,051.82 = 15,726.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.19/34,051.82 = 15,726.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.19x = 34,051.82 × 15,726.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.19x = 535,521,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,521,827.67/24,667.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,709.89

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