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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.57, 34,317.27 and 15,911.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.57, 34,317.27 and 15,911.64 is: 21,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.57 : 34,317.27 = 15,911.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.57/34,317.27 = 15,911.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.57x = 34,317.27 × 15,911.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.57x = 546,044,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,044,046.02/24,864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.73

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