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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.81, 34,053.57 and 15,115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.81, 34,053.57 and 15,115.21 is: 20,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.81 : 34,053.57 = 15,115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.81/34,053.57 = 15,115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.81x = 34,053.57 × 15,115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.81x = 514,726,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,726,861.80/24,676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.73

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