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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.69, 34,271.57 and 14,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.69, 34,271.57 and 14,763.56 is: 20,373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.69 : 34,271.57 = 14,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.69/34,271.57 = 14,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.69x = 34,271.57 × 14,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.69x = 505,970,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,970,245.54/24,834.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,373.53

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