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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.47, 34,051.35 and 15,724.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.47, 34,051.35 and 15,724.99 is: 21,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.47 : 34,051.35 = 15,724.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.47/34,051.35 = 15,724.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.47x = 34,051.35 × 15,724.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.47x = 535,457,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,457,138.24/24,673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,701.74

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