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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.44, 34,022.76 and 14,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.44, 34,022.76 and 14,584.12 is: 20,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.44 : 34,022.76 = 14,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.44/34,022.76 = 14,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.44x = 34,022.76 × 14,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.44x = 496,191,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,191,970.51/24,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.50

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