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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.31, 34,359.79 and 14,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.31, 34,359.79 and 14,829.44 is: 20,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.31 : 34,359.79 = 14,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.31/34,359.79 = 14,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.31x = 34,359.79 × 14,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.31x = 509,536,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,536,444.22/24,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,462.23

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