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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,678.81, 34,046.33 and 15,122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,678.81, 34,046.33 and 15,122.43 is: 20,862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,678.81 : 34,046.33 = 15,122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,678.81/34,046.33 = 15,122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,678.81x = 34,046.33 × 15,122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,678.81x = 514,863,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,863,166.57/24,678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.56

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