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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.70, 34,122.09 and 14,652.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.70, 34,122.09 and 14,652.51 is: 20,220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.70 : 34,122.09 = 14,652.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.70/34,122.09 = 14,652.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.70x = 34,122.09 × 14,652.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.70x = 499,974,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,974,191.68/24,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.83

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