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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.55, 34,059.62 and 15,118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.55, 34,059.62 and 15,118.07 is: 20,861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.55 : 34,059.62 = 15,118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.55/34,059.62 = 15,118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.55x = 34,059.62 × 15,118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.55x = 514,915,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,915,473.44/24,682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,861.52

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