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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,987.78, 34,481.97 and 14,922.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,987.78, 34,481.97 and 14,922.90 is: 20,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,987.78 : 34,481.97 = 14,922.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,987.78/34,481.97 = 14,922.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,987.78x = 34,481.97 × 14,922.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,987.78x = 514,570,990.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,570,990.11/24,987.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.91

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