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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.53, 34,101.41 and 15,149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.53, 34,101.41 and 15,149.61 is: 20,910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.53 : 34,101.41 = 15,149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.53/34,101.41 = 15,149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.53x = 34,101.41 × 15,149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.53x = 516,622,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,622,986.20/24,706.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.38

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