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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.63, 34,104.66 and 15,155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.63, 34,104.66 and 15,155.81 is: 20,917.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.63 : 34,104.66 = 15,155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.63/34,104.66 = 15,155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.63x = 34,104.66 × 15,155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.63x = 516,883,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,883,576.55/24,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.46

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