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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,763.78, 34,166.55 and 15,193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,763.78, 34,166.55 and 15,193.84 is: 20,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,763.78 : 34,166.55 = 15,193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,763.78/34,166.55 = 15,193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,763.78x = 34,166.55 × 15,193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,763.78x = 519,121,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,121,094.05/24,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.92

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