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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.82, 34,178.92 and 15,073.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.82, 34,178.92 and 15,073.64 is: 20,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.82 : 34,178.92 = 15,073.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.82/34,178.92 = 15,073.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.82x = 34,178.92 × 15,073.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.82x = 515,200,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,200,735.67/24,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.21

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