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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.06, 34,261.24 and 14,624.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.06, 34,261.24 and 14,624.01 is: 20,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.06 : 34,261.24 = 14,624.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.06/34,261.24 = 14,624.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.06x = 34,261.24 × 14,624.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.06x = 501,036,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,036,716.37/24,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,181.07

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