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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.89, 34,081.59 and 15,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.89, 34,081.59 and 15,629.44 is: 21,559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.89 : 34,081.59 = 15,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.89/34,081.59 = 15,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.89x = 34,081.59 × 15,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.89x = 532,676,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,676,022.20/24,706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,559.82

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