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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.16, 34,277.27 and 15,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.16, 34,277.27 and 15,155.66 is: 20,910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.16 : 34,277.27 = 15,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.16/34,277.27 = 15,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.16x = 34,277.27 × 15,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.16x = 519,494,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,494,574.07/24,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.13

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