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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,797.46, 34,228.08 and 14,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,797.46, 34,228.08 and 14,727.54 is: 20,328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,797.46 : 34,228.08 = 14,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,797.46/34,228.08 = 14,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,797.46x = 34,228.08 × 14,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,797.46x = 504,095,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,095,417.32/24,797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.51

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