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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.60, 34,501.80 and 14,931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.60, 34,501.80 and 14,931.44 is: 20,610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.60 : 34,501.80 = 14,931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.60/34,501.80 = 14,931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.60x = 34,501.80 × 14,931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.60x = 515,161,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,161,556.59/24,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.09

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