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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,684.23, 34,056.40 and 15,114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,684.23, 34,056.40 and 15,114.11 is: 20,852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,684.23 : 34,056.40 = 15,114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,684.23/34,056.40 = 15,114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,684.23x = 34,056.40 × 15,114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,684.23x = 514,732,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,732,175.80/24,684.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.67

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