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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,840.93, 34,268.43 and 14,762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,840.93, 34,268.43 and 14,762.23 is: 20,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,840.93 : 34,268.43 = 14,762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,840.93/34,268.43 = 14,762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,840.93x = 34,268.43 × 14,762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,840.93x = 505,878,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,878,607.85/24,840.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.72

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