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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.61, 34,121.86 and 14,654.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.61, 34,121.86 and 14,654.43 is: 20,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.61 : 34,121.86 = 14,654.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.61/34,121.86 = 14,654.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.61x = 34,121.86 × 14,654.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.61x = 500,036,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,036,372.20/24,727.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.78

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