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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683.03, 34,048.73 and 15,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683.03, 34,048.73 and 15,127.55 is: 20,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683.03 : 34,048.73 = 15,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683.03/34,048.73 = 15,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683.03x = 34,048.73 × 15,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683.03x = 515,073,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,073,733.09/24,683.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.52

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