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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.32, 34,039.62 and 15,719.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.32, 34,039.62 and 15,719.22 is: 21,686.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.32 : 34,039.62 = 15,719.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.32/34,039.62 = 15,719.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.32x = 34,039.62 × 15,719.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.32x = 535,076,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,076,275.50/24,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,686.43

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