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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,911.79, 34,371.31 and 14,297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,911.79, 34,371.31 and 14,297.55 is: 19,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,911.79 : 34,371.31 = 14,297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,911.79/34,371.31 = 14,297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,911.79x = 34,371.31 × 14,297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,911.79x = 491,425,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,425,523.29/24,911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.62

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