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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,916.98, 34,383.86 and 14,299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,916.98, 34,383.86 and 14,299.14 is: 19,731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,916.98 : 34,383.86 = 14,299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,916.98/34,383.86 = 14,299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,916.98x = 34,383.86 × 14,299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,916.98x = 491,659,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,659,627.88/24,916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.91

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