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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.32, 34,035.48 and 15,716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.32, 34,035.48 and 15,716.22 is: 21,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.32 : 34,035.48 = 15,716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.32/34,035.48 = 15,716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.32x = 34,035.48 × 15,716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.32x = 534,909,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,909,091.49/24,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.29

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