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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,749.43, 34,159.17 and 14,683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,749.43, 34,159.17 and 14,683.45 is: 20,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,749.43 : 34,159.17 = 14,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,749.43/34,159.17 = 14,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,749.43x = 34,159.17 × 14,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,749.43x = 501,574,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,574,464.74/24,749.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.10

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