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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,698.66, 34,084.59 and 14,623.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,698.66, 34,084.59 and 14,623.43 is: 20,180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,698.66 : 34,084.59 = 14,623.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,698.66/34,084.59 = 14,623.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,698.66x = 34,084.59 × 14,623.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,698.66x = 498,433,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,433,445.52/24,698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.59

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