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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.13, 34,103.97 and 15,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.13, 34,103.97 and 15,155.30 is: 20,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.13 : 34,103.97 = 15,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.13/34,103.97 = 15,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.13x = 34,103.97 × 15,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.13x = 516,855,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,855,981.80/24,710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.76

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