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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.95, 34,036.76 and 15,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.95, 34,036.76 and 15,099.86 is: 20,833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.95 : 34,036.76 = 15,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.95/34,036.76 = 15,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.95x = 34,036.76 × 15,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.95x = 513,950,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,950,109.44/24,669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.04

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