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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,837.78, 34,264.10 and 14,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,837.78, 34,264.10 and 14,759.09 is: 20,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,837.78 : 34,264.10 = 14,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,837.78/34,264.10 = 14,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,837.78x = 34,264.10 × 14,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,837.78x = 505,706,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,706,690.55/24,837.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.38

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