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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,751.98, 34,146.66 and 14,680.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,751.98, 34,146.66 and 14,680.85 is: 20,253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,751.98 : 34,146.66 = 14,680.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,751.98/34,146.66 = 14,680.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,751.98x = 34,146.66 × 14,680.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,751.98x = 501,301,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,301,877.78/24,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.00

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