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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754.74, 34,147.74 and 14,673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754.74, 34,147.74 and 14,673.48 is: 20,241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754.74 : 34,147.74 = 14,673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754.74/34,147.74 = 14,673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754.74x = 34,147.74 × 14,673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754.74x = 501,066,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,066,179.94/24,754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.22

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