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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,707.58, 34,092.80 and 15,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,707.58, 34,092.80 and 15,011.98 is: 20,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,707.58 : 34,092.80 = 15,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,707.58/34,092.80 = 15,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,707.58x = 34,092.80 × 15,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,707.58x = 511,800,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,800,519.52/24,707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.31

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