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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.62, 34,372.53 and 14,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.62, 34,372.53 and 14,838.72 is: 20,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.62 : 34,372.53 = 14,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.62/34,372.53 = 14,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.62x = 34,372.53 × 14,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.62x = 510,044,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,044,348.36/24,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.98

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