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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.13, 34,092.29 and 15,649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.13, 34,092.29 and 15,649.98 is: 21,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.13 : 34,092.29 = 15,649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.13/34,092.29 = 15,649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.13x = 34,092.29 × 15,649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.13x = 533,543,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,543,567.93/24,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.51

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