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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.25, 34,329.55 and 14,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.25, 34,329.55 and 14,806.73 is: 20,437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.25 : 34,329.55 = 14,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.25/34,329.55 = 14,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.25x = 34,329.55 × 14,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.25x = 508,308,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,308,303.84/24,871.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,437.59

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