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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.67, 34,324.87 and 14,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.67, 34,324.87 and 14,799.80 is: 20,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.67 : 34,324.87 = 14,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.67/34,324.87 = 14,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.67x = 34,324.87 × 14,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.67x = 508,001,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,001,137.03/24,873.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.25

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