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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.07, 34,477.11 and 14,915.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.07, 34,477.11 and 14,915.77 is: 20,574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.07 : 34,477.11 = 14,915.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.07/34,477.11 = 14,915.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.07x = 34,477.11 × 14,915.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.07x = 514,252,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,252,556.83/24,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.16

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