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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.80, 34,481.62 and 14,922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.80, 34,481.62 and 14,922.50 is: 20,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.80 : 34,481.62 = 14,922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.80/34,481.62 = 14,922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.80x = 34,481.62 × 14,922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.80x = 514,551,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,551,974.45/24,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.66

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