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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.89, 34,307.46 and 14,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.89, 34,307.46 and 14,791.68 is: 20,405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.89 : 34,307.46 = 14,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.89/34,307.46 = 14,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.89x = 34,307.46 × 14,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.89x = 507,464,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,464,969.93/24,868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.61

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