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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,765.08, 34,158.31 and 14,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,765.08, 34,158.31 and 14,685.44 is: 20,255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,765.08 : 34,158.31 = 14,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,765.08/34,158.31 = 14,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,765.08x = 34,158.31 × 14,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,765.08x = 501,629,604.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,629,604.50/24,765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,255.53

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