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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.39, 34,014.62 and 14,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.39, 34,014.62 and 14,581.72 is: 20,123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.39 : 34,014.62 = 14,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.39/34,014.62 = 14,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.39x = 34,014.62 × 14,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.39x = 495,991,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,991,421.76/24,647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,123.49

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