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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.37, 34,027.38 and 15,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.37, 34,027.38 and 15,093.28 is: 20,823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.37 : 34,027.38 = 15,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.37/34,027.38 = 15,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.37x = 34,027.38 × 15,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.37x = 513,584,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,584,866.90/24,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.79

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