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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768.57, 34,179.95 and 15,074.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,768.57, 34,179.95 and 15,074.39 is: 20,802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,768.57 : 34,179.95 = 15,074.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,768.57/34,179.95 = 15,074.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,768.57x = 34,179.95 × 15,074.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,768.57x = 515,241,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,241,896.48/24,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.25

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