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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964, 34,454.16 and 15,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964, 34,454.16 and 15,033.76 is: 20,748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964 : 34,454.16 = 15,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964/34,454.16 = 15,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964x = 34,454.16 × 15,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964x = 517,975,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,975,572.44/24,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.90

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