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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.88, 34,014.24 and 14,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.88, 34,014.24 and 14,580.88 is: 20,118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.88 : 34,014.24 = 14,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.88/34,014.24 = 14,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.88x = 34,014.24 × 14,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.88x = 495,957,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,957,551.73/24,651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,118.45

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