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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.78, 34,121.60 and 14,659.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.78, 34,121.60 and 14,659.19 is: 20,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.78 : 34,121.60 = 14,659.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.78/34,121.60 = 14,659.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.78x = 34,121.60 × 14,659.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.78x = 500,195,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,195,017.50/24,725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.70

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