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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.82, 34,194.66 and 15,694.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.82, 34,194.66 and 15,694.31 is: 21,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.82 : 34,194.66 = 15,694.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.82/34,194.66 = 15,694.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.82x = 34,194.66 × 15,694.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.82x = 536,661,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,661,594.38/24,774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.57

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