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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.42, 34,099.41 and 14,639.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.42, 34,099.41 and 14,639.88 is: 20,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.42 : 34,099.41 = 14,639.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.42/34,099.41 = 14,639.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.42x = 34,099.41 × 14,639.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.42x = 499,211,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,211,270.47/24,711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.64

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