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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,709.27, 34,084.96 and 14,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,709.27, 34,084.96 and 14,627.88 is: 20,178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,709.27 : 34,084.96 = 14,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,709.27/34,084.96 = 14,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,709.27x = 34,084.96 × 14,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,709.27x = 498,590,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,590,704.68/24,709.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.29

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