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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,915.78, 34,377.75 and 14,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,915.78, 34,377.75 and 14,837.76 is: 20,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,915.78 : 34,377.75 = 14,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,915.78/34,377.75 = 14,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,915.78x = 34,377.75 × 14,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,915.78x = 510,088,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,088,803.84/24,915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.52

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