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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,750.67, 34,162.02 and 15,313.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,750.67, 34,162.02 and 15,313.63 is: 21,136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,750.67 : 34,162.02 = 15,313.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,750.67/34,162.02 = 15,313.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,750.67x = 34,162.02 × 15,313.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,750.67x = 523,144,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,144,534.33/24,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.58

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