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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,766.90, 34,171.71 and 14,686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,766.90, 34,171.71 and 14,686.96 is: 20,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,766.90 : 34,171.71 = 14,686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,766.90/34,171.71 = 14,686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,766.90x = 34,171.71 × 14,686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,766.90x = 501,878,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,878,537.90/24,766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.08

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