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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.44, 34,186.47 and 14,701.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.44, 34,186.47 and 14,701.15 is: 20,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.44 : 34,186.47 = 14,701.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.44/34,186.47 = 14,701.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.44x = 34,186.47 × 14,701.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.44x = 502,580,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,580,423.44/24,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.25

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