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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.26, 34,264.74 and 14,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.26, 34,264.74 and 14,759.56 is: 20,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.26 : 34,264.74 = 14,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.26/34,264.74 = 14,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.26x = 34,264.74 × 14,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.26x = 505,732,501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,732,501.07/24,838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,361.03

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