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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,687.69, 34,063.98 and 14,611.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,687.69, 34,063.98 and 14,611.11 is: 20,160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,687.69 : 34,063.98 = 14,611.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,687.69/34,063.98 = 14,611.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,687.69x = 34,063.98 × 14,611.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,687.69x = 497,712,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,712,558.82/24,687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.35

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