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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.38, 34,139.80 and 15,188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.38, 34,139.80 and 15,188.53 is: 20,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.38 : 34,139.80 = 15,188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.38/34,139.80 = 15,188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.38x = 34,139.80 × 15,188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.38x = 518,533,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,533,376.49/24,766.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,936.99

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