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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.27, 34,035.66 and 14,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.27, 34,035.66 and 14,591.46 is: 20,136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.27 : 34,035.66 = 14,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.27/34,035.66 = 14,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.27x = 34,035.66 × 14,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.27x = 496,629,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,629,971.46/24,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,136.42

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