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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.63, 34,099.16 and 15,151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.63, 34,099.16 and 15,151.83 is: 20,911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.63 : 34,099.16 = 15,151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.63/34,099.16 = 15,151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.63x = 34,099.16 × 15,151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.63x = 516,664,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,664,675.46/24,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.98

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