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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,986.52, 34,475.76 and 14,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,986.52, 34,475.76 and 14,916.60 is: 20,581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,986.52 : 34,475.76 = 14,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,986.52/34,475.76 = 14,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,986.52x = 34,475.76 × 14,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,986.52x = 514,261,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,261,121.62/24,986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.54

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