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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.89, 34,233.17 and 14,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.89, 34,233.17 and 14,737.68 is: 20,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.89 : 34,233.17 = 14,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.89/34,233.17 = 14,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.89x = 34,233.17 × 14,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.89x = 504,517,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,517,431.16/24,814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.24

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