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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,782.89, 34,198.38 and 14,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,782.89, 34,198.38 and 14,713.80 is: 20,303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,782.89 : 34,198.38 = 14,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,782.89/34,198.38 = 14,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,782.89x = 34,198.38 × 14,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,782.89x = 503,188,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,188,146.38/24,782.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.86

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