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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683.72, 34,063.69 and 15,123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683.72, 34,063.69 and 15,123.62 is: 20,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683.72 : 34,063.69 = 15,123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683.72/34,063.69 = 15,123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683.72x = 34,063.69 × 15,123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683.72x = 515,166,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,166,350.71/24,683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.70

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