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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759, 34,151.40 and 14,680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759, 34,151.40 and 14,680.08 is: 20,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759 : 34,151.40 = 14,680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759/34,151.40 = 14,680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759x = 34,151.40 × 14,680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759x = 501,345,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,345,284.11/24,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.01

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