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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.95, 34,068.56 and 14,617.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.95, 34,068.56 and 14,617.71 is: 20,171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.95 : 34,068.56 = 14,617.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.95/34,068.56 = 14,617.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.95x = 34,068.56 × 14,617.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.95x = 498,004,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,004,257.11/24,688.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,171.14

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