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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,917.78, 34,380.51 and 14,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,917.78, 34,380.51 and 14,839.76 is: 20,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,917.78 : 34,380.51 = 14,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,917.78/34,380.51 = 14,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,917.78x = 34,380.51 × 14,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,917.78x = 510,198,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,198,517.08/24,917.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.28

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