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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,841.93, 34,269.81 and 14,763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,841.93, 34,269.81 and 14,763.23 is: 20,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,841.93 : 34,269.81 = 14,763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,841.93/34,269.81 = 14,763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,841.93x = 34,269.81 × 14,763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,841.93x = 505,933,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,933,087.09/24,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.09

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