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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.59, 34,016.13 and 14,575.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.59, 34,016.13 and 14,575.98 is: 20,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.59 : 34,016.13 = 14,575.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.59/34,016.13 = 14,575.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.59x = 34,016.13 × 14,575.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.59x = 495,818,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,818,430.56/24,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.22

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