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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.62, 34,480.59 and 14,912.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.62, 34,480.59 and 14,912.12 is: 20,578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.62 : 34,480.59 = 14,912.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.62/34,480.59 = 14,912.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.62x = 34,480.59 × 14,912.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.62x = 514,178,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,178,523.35/24,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.98

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