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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.91, 34,034.13 and 15,100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.91, 34,034.13 and 15,100.75 is: 20,840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.91 : 34,034.13 = 15,100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.91/34,034.13 = 15,100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.91x = 34,034.13 × 15,100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.91x = 513,940,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,940,642.92/24,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.30

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