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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.43, 34,033.47 and 15,100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.43, 34,033.47 and 15,100.27 is: 20,839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.43 : 34,033.47 = 15,100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.43/34,033.47 = 15,100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.43x = 34,033.47 × 15,100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.43x = 513,914,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,914,444.33/24,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.64

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