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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.66, 34,021.34 and 15,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.66, 34,021.34 and 15,092.36 is: 20,827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.66 : 34,021.34 = 15,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.66/34,021.34 = 15,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.66x = 34,021.34 × 15,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.66x = 513,462,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,462,310.96/24,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.87

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