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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.73, 34,029.27 and 15,094.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.73, 34,029.27 and 15,094.65 is: 20,825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.73 : 34,029.27 = 15,094.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.73/34,029.27 = 15,094.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.73x = 34,029.27 × 15,094.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.73x = 513,659,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,659,920.41/24,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.69

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