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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.13, 34,272.48 and 14,758.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.13, 34,272.48 and 14,758.83 is: 20,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.13 : 34,272.48 = 14,758.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.13/34,272.48 = 14,758.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.13x = 34,272.48 × 14,758.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.13x = 505,821,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,821,761.34/24,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.75

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