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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,654.48, 34,009.38 and 15,216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,654.48, 34,009.38 and 15,216.36 is: 20,990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,654.48 : 34,009.38 = 15,216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,654.48/34,009.38 = 15,216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,654.48x = 34,009.38 × 15,216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,654.48x = 517,498,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,498,969.46/24,654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.06

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