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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.61, 34,082.96 and 15,750.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.61, 34,082.96 and 15,750.91 is: 21,718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.61 : 34,082.96 = 15,750.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.61/34,082.96 = 15,750.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.61x = 34,082.96 × 15,750.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.61x = 536,837,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,837,465.08/24,717.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,718.83

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