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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,780.80, 34,181.95 and 14,702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,780.80, 34,181.95 and 14,702.11 is: 20,279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,780.80 : 34,181.95 = 14,702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,780.80/34,181.95 = 14,702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,780.80x = 34,181.95 × 14,702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,780.80x = 502,546,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,546,544.49/24,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.67

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