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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,747.68, 34,156.76 and 14,681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,747.68, 34,156.76 and 14,681.70 is: 20,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,747.68 : 34,156.76 = 14,681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,747.68/34,156.76 = 14,681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,747.68x = 34,156.76 × 14,681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,747.68x = 501,479,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,479,229.88/24,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.69

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