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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.76, 34,458.48 and 15,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.76, 34,458.48 and 15,036 is: 20,743.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.76 : 34,458.48 = 15,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.76/34,458.48 = 15,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.76x = 34,458.48 × 15,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.76x = 518,117,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,117,705.28/24,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.16

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