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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,674.47, 34,052.73 and 15,725.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,674.47, 34,052.73 and 15,725.99 is: 21,703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,674.47 : 34,052.73 = 15,725.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,674.47/34,052.73 = 15,725.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,674.47x = 34,052.73 × 15,725.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,674.47x = 535,512,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,512,891.45/24,674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.12

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