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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,914.61, 34,369.99 and 14,839.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,914.61, 34,369.99 and 14,839.83 is: 20,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,914.61 : 34,369.99 = 14,839.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,914.61/34,369.99 = 14,839.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,914.61x = 34,369.99 × 14,839.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,914.61x = 510,044,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,044,771.60/24,914.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.71

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