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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,654.81, 34,020.93 and 15,097.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,654.81, 34,020.93 and 15,097.11 is: 20,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,654.81 : 34,020.93 = 15,097.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,654.81/34,020.93 = 15,097.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,654.81x = 34,020.93 × 15,097.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,654.81x = 513,617,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,617,722.51/24,654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.35

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