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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.74, 34,045.72 and 14,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.74, 34,045.72 and 14,601.60 is: 20,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.74 : 34,045.72 = 14,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.74/34,045.72 = 14,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.74x = 34,045.72 × 14,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.74x = 497,121,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,121,948.65/24,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.64

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