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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.85, 34,172.96 and 14,693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.85, 34,172.96 and 14,693.84 is: 20,280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.85 : 34,172.96 = 14,693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.85/34,172.96 = 14,693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.85x = 34,172.96 × 14,693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.85x = 502,132,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,132,006.57/24,759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,280.09

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