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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.55, 34,001.40 and 14,571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.55, 34,001.40 and 14,571.15 is: 20,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.55 : 34,001.40 = 14,571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.55/34,001.40 = 14,571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.55x = 34,001.40 × 14,571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.55x = 495,439,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,439,499.61/24,647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.96

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