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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.39, 34,120.63 and 14,656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.39, 34,120.63 and 14,656.09 is: 20,221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.39 : 34,120.63 = 14,656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.39/34,120.63 = 14,656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.39x = 34,120.63 × 14,656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.39x = 500,075,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,075,024.14/24,729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,221.89

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