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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,699.22, 34,077.96 and 14,623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,699.22, 34,077.96 and 14,623.24 is: 20,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,699.22 : 34,077.96 = 14,623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,699.22/34,077.96 = 14,623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,699.22x = 34,077.96 × 14,623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,699.22x = 498,330,187.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,330,187.79/24,699.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.95

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