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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,697.23, 34,080.02 and 14,623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,697.23, 34,080.02 and 14,623.87 is: 20,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,697.23 : 34,080.02 = 14,623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,697.23/34,080.02 = 14,623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,697.23x = 34,080.02 × 14,623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,697.23x = 498,381,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,381,782.08/24,697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.66

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