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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.76, 34,064.16 and 15,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.76, 34,064.16 and 15,734.24 is: 21,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.76 : 34,064.16 = 15,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.76/34,064.16 = 15,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.76x = 34,064.16 × 15,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.76x = 535,973,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,973,668.84/24,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,714.50

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