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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.87, 34,146.45 and 14,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.87, 34,146.45 and 14,674.26 is: 20,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.87 : 34,146.45 = 14,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.87/34,146.45 = 14,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.87x = 34,146.45 × 14,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.87x = 501,073,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,073,885.38/24,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.61

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