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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.68, 35,994.96 and 15,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.68, 35,994.96 and 15,254.10 is: 22,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.68 : 35,994.96 = 15,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.68/35,994.96 = 15,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.68x = 35,994.96 × 15,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.68x = 549,070,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,070,719.34/24,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,862.06

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