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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,694.80, 34,073.40 and 14,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,694.80, 34,073.40 and 14,618.24 is: 20,169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,694.80 : 34,073.40 = 14,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,694.80/34,073.40 = 14,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,694.80x = 34,073.40 × 14,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,694.80x = 498,093,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,093,138.82/24,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,169.96

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