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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.76, 34,002.90 and 15,207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.76, 34,002.90 and 15,207.48 is: 20,987.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.76 : 34,002.90 = 15,207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.76/34,002.90 = 15,207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.76x = 34,002.90 × 15,207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.76x = 517,098,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,098,421.69/24,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.19

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