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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.02, 34,368.50 and 14,835.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.02, 34,368.50 and 14,835.35 is: 20,475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.02 : 34,368.50 = 14,835.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.02/34,368.50 = 14,835.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.02x = 34,368.50 × 14,835.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.02x = 509,868,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,868,849.48/24,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.82

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