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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.24, 34,064.46 and 15,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.24, 34,064.46 and 15,736 is: 21,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.24 : 34,064.46 = 15,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.24/34,064.46 = 15,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.24x = 34,064.46 × 15,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.24x = 536,038,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,038,342.56/24,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,722.85

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