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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.82, 34,177.54 and 15,072.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.82, 34,177.54 and 15,072.64 is: 20,799.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.82 : 34,177.54 = 15,072.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.82/34,177.54 = 15,072.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.82x = 34,177.54 × 15,072.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.82x = 515,145,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,145,585.62/24,766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.83

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