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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,904.21, 34,367.82 and 14,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,904.21, 34,367.82 and 14,149.10 is: 19,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,904.21 : 34,367.82 = 14,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,904.21/34,367.82 = 14,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,904.21x = 34,367.82 × 14,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,904.21x = 486,273,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,273,826.83/24,904.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.77

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