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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.46, 34,028.13 and 14,589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.46, 34,028.13 and 14,589.46 is: 20,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.46 : 34,028.13 = 14,589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.46/34,028.13 = 14,589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.46x = 34,028.13 × 14,589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.46x = 496,452,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,452,041.51/24,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,131.50

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