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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.13, 34,496.45 and 14,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.13, 34,496.45 and 14,926.46 is: 20,598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.13 : 34,496.45 = 14,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.13/34,496.45 = 14,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.13x = 34,496.45 × 14,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.13x = 514,909,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,909,633.95/24,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.75

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