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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,675.66, 34,055.82 and 14,612.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,675.66, 34,055.82 and 14,612.67 is: 20,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675.66 : 34,055.82 = 14,612.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675.66/34,055.82 = 14,612.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675.66x = 34,055.82 × 14,612.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675.66x = 497,646,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,646,459.24/24,675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.50

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