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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.06, 34,368.28 and 14,829.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.06, 34,368.28 and 14,829.14 is: 20,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.06 : 34,368.28 = 14,829.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.06/34,368.28 = 14,829.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.06x = 34,368.28 × 14,829.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.06x = 509,651,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,651,826.76/24,899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.72

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