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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.79, 34,369.94 and 14,296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.79, 34,369.94 and 14,296.55 is: 19,725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.79 : 34,369.94 = 14,296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.79/34,369.94 = 14,296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.79x = 34,369.94 × 14,296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.79x = 491,371,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,371,494.22/24,910.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.25

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