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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.16, 34,036.14 and 15,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.16, 34,036.14 and 15,110.32 is: 20,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.16 : 34,036.14 = 15,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.16/34,036.14 = 15,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.16x = 34,036.14 × 15,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.16x = 514,296,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,296,966.96/24,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.31

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