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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.85, 34,354.35 and 14,826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.85, 34,354.35 and 14,826.75 is: 20,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.85 : 34,354.35 = 14,826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.85/34,354.35 = 14,826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.85x = 34,354.35 × 14,826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.85x = 509,363,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,363,358.86/24,905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.55

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