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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,685.79, 34,052.53 and 15,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,685.79, 34,052.53 and 15,130.30 is: 20,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,685.79 : 34,052.53 = 15,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,685.79/34,052.53 = 15,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,685.79x = 34,052.53 × 15,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,685.79x = 515,224,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,224,748.74/24,685.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,871.31

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