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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.08, 34,034.70 and 15,108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.08, 34,034.70 and 15,108.04 is: 20,842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.08 : 34,034.70 = 15,108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.08/34,034.70 = 15,108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.08x = 34,034.70 × 15,108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.08x = 514,197,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,197,608.99/24,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.12

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