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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.19, 34,015.50 and 15,091.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.19, 34,015.50 and 15,091.65 is: 20,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.19 : 34,015.50 = 15,091.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.19/34,015.50 = 15,091.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.19x = 34,015.50 × 15,091.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.19x = 513,350,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,350,020.58/24,650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.40

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