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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.58, 34,090.52 and 15,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.58, 34,090.52 and 15,154.70 is: 20,905.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.58 : 34,090.52 = 15,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.58/34,090.52 = 15,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.58x = 34,090.52 × 15,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.58x = 516,631,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,631,603.44/24,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.61

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