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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,822.06, 34,251.39 and 14,750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,822.06, 34,251.39 and 14,750.70 is: 20,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,822.06 : 34,251.39 = 14,750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,822.06/34,251.39 = 14,750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,822.06x = 34,251.39 × 14,750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,822.06x = 505,231,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,231,978.47/24,822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.15

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