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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,749.96, 34,155.81 and 13,997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,749.96, 34,155.81 and 13,997.21 is: 19,316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,749.96 : 34,155.81 = 13,997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,749.96/34,155.81 = 13,997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,749.96x = 34,155.81 × 13,997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,749.96x = 478,085,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,085,874.51/24,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.64

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