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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.66, 34,471.98 and 14,772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.66, 34,471.98 and 14,772.27 is: 20,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.66 : 34,471.98 = 14,772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.66/34,471.98 = 14,772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.66x = 34,471.98 × 14,772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.66x = 509,229,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,229,525.26/24,982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,383.32

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