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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.64, 34,490.22 and 14,921.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.64, 34,490.22 and 14,921.86 is: 20,589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.64 : 34,490.22 = 14,921.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.64/34,490.22 = 14,921.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.64x = 34,490.22 × 14,921.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.64x = 514,658,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,658,234.21/24,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.10

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