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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.80, 34,074.72 and 15,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.80, 34,074.72 and 15,725.52 is: 21,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.80 : 34,074.72 = 15,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.80/34,074.72 = 15,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.80x = 34,074.72 × 15,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.80x = 535,842,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,842,690.85/24,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,717.07

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