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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,706.68, 34,094.70 and 15,143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,706.68, 34,094.70 and 15,143.28 is: 20,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,706.68 : 34,094.70 = 15,143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,706.68/34,094.70 = 15,143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,706.68x = 34,094.70 × 15,143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,706.68x = 516,305,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,305,588.62/24,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.41

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