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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,677.79, 34,055.63 and 14,984.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,677.79, 34,055.63 and 14,984.43 is: 20,678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,677.79 : 34,055.63 = 14,984.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,677.79/34,055.63 = 14,984.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,677.79x = 34,055.63 × 14,984.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,677.79x = 510,304,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,304,203.84/24,677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.68

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