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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,649.97, 34,023.92 and 14,581.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,649.97, 34,023.92 and 14,581.91 is: 20,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,649.97 : 34,023.92 = 14,581.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,649.97/34,023.92 = 14,581.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,649.97x = 34,023.92 × 14,581.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,649.97x = 496,133,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,133,683.09/24,649.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.15

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