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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.22, 34,011.33 and 15,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.22, 34,011.33 and 15,088.62 is: 20,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.22 : 34,011.33 = 15,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.22/34,011.33 = 15,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.22x = 34,011.33 × 15,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.22x = 513,184,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,184,034.06/24,647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.17

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