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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,675.24, 34,063.08 and 15,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,675.24, 34,063.08 and 15,735 is: 21,721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675.24 : 34,063.08 = 15,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675.24/34,063.08 = 15,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675.24x = 34,063.08 × 15,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675.24x = 535,982,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,982,563.80/24,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,721.47

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