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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.39, 34,229.08 and 14,732.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.39, 34,229.08 and 14,732.57 is: 20,330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.39 : 34,229.08 = 14,732.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.39/34,229.08 = 14,732.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.39x = 34,229.08 × 14,732.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.39x = 504,282,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,282,228.59/24,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,330.36

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