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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.42, 34,060.44 and 15,732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.42, 34,060.44 and 15,732.94 is: 21,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.42 : 34,060.44 = 15,732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.42/34,060.44 = 15,732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.42x = 34,060.44 × 15,732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.42x = 535,870,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,870,858.89/24,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,718.55

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