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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.44, 34,035.36 and 14,593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.44, 34,035.36 and 14,593.12 is: 20,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.44 : 34,035.36 = 14,593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.44/34,035.36 = 14,593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.44x = 34,035.36 × 14,593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.44x = 496,682,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,682,092.72/24,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.03

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