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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.64, 34,491.60 and 14,922.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.64, 34,491.60 and 14,922.86 is: 20,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.64 : 34,491.60 = 14,922.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.64/34,491.60 = 14,922.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.64x = 34,491.60 × 14,922.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.64x = 514,713,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,713,317.98/24,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.48

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