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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754.62, 34,158.80 and 15,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754.62, 34,158.80 and 15,194.92 is: 20,967.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754.62 : 34,158.80 = 15,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754.62/34,158.80 = 15,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754.62x = 34,158.80 × 15,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754.62x = 519,040,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,040,233.30/24,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.41

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