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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,713.22, 34,112.56 and 15,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,713.22, 34,112.56 and 15,022.64 is: 20,736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,713.22 : 34,112.56 = 15,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,713.22/34,112.56 = 15,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,713.22x = 34,112.56 × 15,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,713.22x = 512,460,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,460,708.36/24,713.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.30

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