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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,749.62, 34,151.91 and 15,189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,749.62, 34,151.91 and 15,189.91 is: 20,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,749.62 : 34,151.91 = 15,189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,749.62/34,151.91 = 15,189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,749.62x = 34,151.91 × 15,189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,749.62x = 518,764,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,764,439.23/24,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.50

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