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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.74, 34,445.79 and 14,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.74, 34,445.79 and 14,901.54 is: 20,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.74 : 34,445.79 = 14,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.74/34,445.79 = 14,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.74x = 34,445.79 × 14,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.74x = 513,295,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,295,317.52/24,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,563.28

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