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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.77, 34,270.97 and 14,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.77, 34,270.97 and 14,764.30 is: 20,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.77 : 34,270.97 = 14,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.77/34,270.97 = 14,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.77x = 34,270.97 × 14,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.77x = 505,986,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,986,943.83/24,828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,379.06

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