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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.08, 34,159.69 and 14,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.08, 34,159.69 and 14,686.44 is: 20,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.08 : 34,159.69 = 14,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.08/34,159.69 = 14,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.08x = 34,159.69 × 14,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.08x = 501,684,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,684,237.60/24,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,256.91

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