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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.16, 34,453.35 and 14,758.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.16, 34,453.35 and 14,758.77 is: 20,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.16 : 34,453.35 = 14,758.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.16/34,453.35 = 14,758.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.16x = 34,453.35 × 14,758.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.16x = 508,489,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,489,197.58/24,969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.69

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