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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.08, 34,036.08 and 15,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.08, 34,036.08 and 15,109.04 is: 20,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.08 : 34,036.08 = 15,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.08/34,036.08 = 15,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.08x = 34,036.08 × 15,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.08x = 514,252,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,252,494.16/24,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.50

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