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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.01, 34,006.01 and 15,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.01, 34,006.01 and 15,209.73 is: 20,990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.01 : 34,006.01 = 15,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.01/34,006.01 = 15,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.01x = 34,006.01 × 15,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.01x = 517,222,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,222,154.43/24,641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.30

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