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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,726, 34,121.88 and 14,790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,726, 34,121.88 and 14,790 is: 20,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,726 : 34,121.88 = 14,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,726/34,121.88 = 14,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,726x = 34,121.88 × 14,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,726x = 504,662,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,662,605.20/24,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,410.20

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