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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.54, 34,108.83 and 14,646.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.54, 34,108.83 and 14,646.95 is: 20,211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.54 : 34,108.83 = 14,646.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.54/34,108.83 = 14,646.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.54x = 34,108.83 × 14,646.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.54x = 499,590,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,590,327.57/24,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.98

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