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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,794.69, 34,205.22 and 14,717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,794.69, 34,205.22 and 14,717.41 is: 20,303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,794.69 : 34,205.22 = 14,717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,794.69/34,205.22 = 14,717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,794.69x = 34,205.22 × 14,717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,794.69x = 503,412,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,412,246.88/24,794.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,303.23

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