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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.13, 34,258.98 and 14,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.13, 34,258.98 and 14,752.84 is: 20,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.13 : 34,258.98 = 14,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.13/34,258.98 = 14,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.13x = 34,258.98 × 14,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.13x = 505,417,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,417,250.50/24,828.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.64

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