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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.36, 34,017.54 and 15,094.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.36, 34,017.54 and 15,094.65 is: 20,828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.36 : 34,017.54 = 15,094.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.36/34,017.54 = 15,094.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.36x = 34,017.54 × 15,094.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.36x = 513,482,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,482,931.12/24,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.96

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