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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.03, 34,169.65 and 15,196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.03, 34,169.65 and 15,196.09 is: 20,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.03 : 34,169.65 = 15,196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.03/34,169.65 = 15,196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.03x = 34,169.65 × 15,196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.03x = 519,245,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,245,076.67/24,766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.02

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