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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,837.98, 34,264.35 and 14,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,837.98, 34,264.35 and 14,759.28 is: 20,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,837.98 : 34,264.35 = 14,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,837.98/34,264.35 = 14,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,837.98x = 34,264.35 × 14,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,837.98x = 505,717,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,717,135.67/24,837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.64

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