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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,687.19, 34,054.47 and 15,131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,687.19, 34,054.47 and 15,131.71 is: 20,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,687.19 : 34,054.47 = 15,131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,687.19/34,054.47 = 15,131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,687.19x = 34,054.47 × 15,131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,687.19x = 515,302,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,302,364.24/24,687.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,873.27

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