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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.62, 34,325.81 and 14,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.62, 34,325.81 and 14,664.96 is: 20,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.62 : 34,325.81 = 14,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.62/34,325.81 = 14,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.62x = 34,325.81 × 14,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.62x = 503,386,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,386,612.29/24,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.40

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