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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.22, 34,028.87 and 15,094.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.22, 34,028.87 and 15,094.13 is: 20,825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.22 : 34,028.87 = 15,094.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.22/34,028.87 = 15,094.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.22x = 34,028.87 × 15,094.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.22x = 513,635,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,635,941.92/24,664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.15

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