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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,748.62, 34,150.54 and 15,188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,748.62, 34,150.54 and 15,188.91 is: 20,959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,748.62 : 34,150.54 = 15,188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,748.62/34,150.54 = 15,188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,748.62x = 34,150.54 × 15,188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,748.62x = 518,709,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,709,402.57/24,748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.12

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