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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,747.08, 34,155.93 and 14,681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,747.08, 34,155.93 and 14,681.11 is: 20,262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,747.08 : 34,155.93 = 14,681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,747.08/34,155.93 = 14,681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,747.08x = 34,155.93 × 14,681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,747.08x = 501,446,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,446,959.49/24,747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.87

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