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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,756.32, 34,158.84 and 15,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,756.32, 34,158.84 and 15,195.08 is: 20,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,756.32 : 34,158.84 = 15,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,756.32/34,158.84 = 15,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,756.32x = 34,158.84 × 15,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,756.32x = 519,046,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,046,306.51/24,756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.21

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