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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.58, 34,121.85 and 14,654.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.58, 34,121.85 and 14,654.31 is: 20,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.58 : 34,121.85 = 14,654.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.58/34,121.85 = 14,654.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.58x = 34,121.85 × 14,654.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.58x = 500,032,167.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,032,167.67/24,727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.64

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