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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.07, 34,272.40 and 14,758.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.07, 34,272.40 and 14,758.77 is: 20,373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.07 : 34,272.40 = 14,758.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.07/34,272.40 = 14,758.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.07x = 34,272.40 × 14,758.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.07x = 505,818,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,818,468.95/24,827.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.67

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