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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,772.63, 34,183.97 and 14,699.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,772.63, 34,183.97 and 14,699.33 is: 20,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,772.63 : 34,183.97 = 14,699.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,772.63/34,183.97 = 14,699.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,772.63x = 34,183.97 × 14,699.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,772.63x = 502,481,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,481,522.83/24,772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.74

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