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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.73, 34,054.34 and 15,112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.73, 34,054.34 and 15,112.61 is: 20,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.73 : 34,054.34 = 15,112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.73/34,054.34 = 15,112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.73x = 34,054.34 × 15,112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.73x = 514,649,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,649,713.39/24,682.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.60

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