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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.84, 34,103.16 and 15,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.84, 34,103.16 and 15,021.36 is: 20,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.84 : 34,103.16 = 15,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.84/34,103.16 = 15,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.84x = 34,103.16 × 15,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.84x = 512,275,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,275,843.50/24,711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.98

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