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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,746.26, 34,149.96 and 14,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,746.26, 34,149.96 and 14,679.76 is: 20,258.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,746.26 : 34,149.96 = 14,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,746.26/34,149.96 = 14,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,746.26x = 34,149.96 × 14,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,746.26x = 501,313,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,313,216.81/24,746.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,258.14

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