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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.84, 34,034.32 and 14,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.84, 34,034.32 and 14,592.48 is: 20,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.84 : 34,034.32 = 14,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.84/34,034.32 = 14,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.84x = 34,034.32 × 14,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.84x = 496,645,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,645,133.91/24,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.02

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