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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.92, 34,285.72 and 14,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.92, 34,285.72 and 14,775.64 is: 20,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.92 : 34,285.72 = 14,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.92/34,285.72 = 14,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.92x = 34,285.72 × 14,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.92x = 506,593,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,593,455.86/24,852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.66

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