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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,673.87, 34,046.22 and 15,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,673.87, 34,046.22 and 15,729.04 is: 21,703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,673.87 : 34,046.22 = 15,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,673.87/34,046.22 = 15,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,673.87x = 34,046.22 × 15,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,673.87x = 535,514,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,514,356.23/24,673.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.70

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