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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.72, 34,362.09 and 14,832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.72, 34,362.09 and 14,832.61 is: 20,467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.72 : 34,362.09 = 14,832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.72/34,362.09 = 14,832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.72x = 34,362.09 × 14,832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.72x = 509,679,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,679,393.85/24,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,467.64

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