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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683.24, 34,074.12 and 15,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683.24, 34,074.12 and 15,743 is: 21,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683.24 : 34,074.12 = 15,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683.24/34,074.12 = 15,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683.24x = 34,074.12 × 15,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683.24x = 536,428,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,428,871.16/24,683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,732.51

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