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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.93, 34,359.82 and 14,830.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.93, 34,359.82 and 14,830.59 is: 20,456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.93 : 34,359.82 = 14,830.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.93/34,359.82 = 14,830.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.93x = 34,359.82 × 14,830.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.93x = 509,576,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,576,536.38/24,909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,456.76

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