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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,658.97, 34,029.98 and 14,968.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,658.97, 34,029.98 and 14,968.54 is: 20,656.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,658.97 : 34,029.98 = 14,968.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,658.97/34,029.98 = 14,968.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,658.97x = 34,029.98 × 14,968.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,658.97x = 509,379,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,379,116.83/24,658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.95

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