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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.70, 34,269.26 and 14,759.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.70, 34,269.26 and 14,759.17 is: 20,367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.70 : 34,269.26 = 14,759.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.70/34,269.26 = 14,759.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.70x = 34,269.26 × 14,759.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.70x = 505,786,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,786,060.89/24,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,367.74

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