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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.28, 34,023.78 and 15,093.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.28, 34,023.78 and 15,093.36 is: 20,832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.28 : 34,023.78 = 15,093.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.28/34,023.78 = 15,093.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.28x = 34,023.78 × 15,093.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.28x = 513,533,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,533,160.10/24,650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.75

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