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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851.58, 34,283.87 and 14,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851.58, 34,283.87 and 14,774.30 is: 20,381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851.58 : 34,283.87 = 14,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851.58/34,283.87 = 14,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851.58x = 34,283.87 × 14,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851.58x = 506,520,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,520,202.32/24,851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.81

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