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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.36, 34,082.62 and 15,750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.36, 34,082.62 and 15,750.66 is: 21,718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.36 : 34,082.62 = 15,750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.36/34,082.62 = 15,750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.36x = 34,082.62 × 15,750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.36x = 536,823,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,823,549.74/24,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,718.49

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