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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,755.63, 34,154.56 and 14,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,755.63, 34,154.56 and 14,687.22 is: 20,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,755.63 : 34,154.56 = 14,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,755.63/34,154.56 = 14,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,755.63x = 34,154.56 × 14,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,755.63x = 501,635,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,635,683.16/24,755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.50

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