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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,644.38, 34,006.62 and 14,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,644.38, 34,006.62 and 14,573.20 is: 20,109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,644.38 : 34,006.62 = 14,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,644.38/34,006.62 = 14,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,644.38x = 34,006.62 × 14,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,644.38x = 495,585,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,585,274.58/24,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,109.46

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