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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,748.83, 34,158.35 and 14,682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,748.83, 34,158.35 and 14,682.86 is: 20,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,748.83 : 34,158.35 = 14,682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,748.83/34,158.35 = 14,682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,748.83x = 34,158.35 × 14,682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,748.83x = 501,542,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,542,270.88/24,748.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.29

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