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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,914.98, 34,381.10 and 14,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,914.98, 34,381.10 and 14,297.14 is: 19,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,914.98 : 34,381.10 = 14,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,914.98/34,381.10 = 14,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,914.98x = 34,381.10 × 14,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,914.98x = 491,551,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,551,400.05/24,914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.15

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