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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,921.57, 34,395.44 and 14,855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,921.57, 34,395.44 and 14,855.91 is: 20,503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,921.57 : 34,395.44 = 14,855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,921.57/34,395.44 = 14,855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,921.57x = 34,395.44 × 14,855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,921.57x = 510,975,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,975,357.79/24,921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.33

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