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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.97, 34,363.40 and 14,290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.97, 34,363.40 and 14,290.91 is: 19,720.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.97 : 34,363.40 = 14,290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.97/34,363.40 = 14,290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.97x = 34,363.40 × 14,290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.97x = 491,084,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,084,256.69/24,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.70

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