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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.32, 34,038.24 and 15,718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.32, 34,038.24 and 15,718.22 is: 21,685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.32 : 34,038.24 = 15,718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.32/34,038.24 = 15,718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.32x = 34,038.24 × 15,718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.32x = 535,020,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,020,544.73/24,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,685.05

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