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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.16, 34,361.98 and 14,830.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.16, 34,361.98 and 14,830.34 is: 20,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.16 : 34,361.98 = 14,830.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.16/34,361.98 = 14,830.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.16x = 34,361.98 × 14,830.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.16x = 509,599,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,599,846.47/24,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.90

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