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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,753.96, 34,152.21 and 14,685.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,753.96, 34,152.21 and 14,685.57 is: 20,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,753.96 : 34,152.21 = 14,685.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,753.96/34,152.21 = 14,685.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,753.96x = 34,152.21 × 14,685.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,753.96x = 501,544,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,544,670.61/24,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.19

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