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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.94, 34,277.54 and 14,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.94, 34,277.54 and 14,775.06 is: 20,389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.94 : 34,277.54 = 14,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.94/34,277.54 = 14,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.94x = 34,277.54 × 14,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.94x = 506,452,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,452,710.15/24,838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.47

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