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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.90, 34,064.39 and 15,629.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.90, 34,064.39 and 15,629.74 is: 21,547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.90 : 34,064.39 = 15,629.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.90/34,064.39 = 15,629.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.90x = 34,064.39 × 15,629.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.90x = 532,417,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,417,565.97/24,708.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,547.61

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