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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.22, 34,039.44 and 15,716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.22, 34,039.44 and 15,716.84 is: 21,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.22 : 34,039.44 = 15,716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.22/34,039.44 = 15,716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.22x = 34,039.44 × 15,716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.22x = 534,992,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,992,261.97/24,674.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.24

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