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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.67, 34,179.27 and 14,704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.67, 34,179.27 and 14,704.54 is: 20,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.67 : 34,179.27 = 14,704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.67/34,179.27 = 14,704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.67x = 34,179.27 × 14,704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.67x = 502,590,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,590,302.30/24,775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.64

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