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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,917.39, 34,388.91 and 14,163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,917.39, 34,388.91 and 14,163.87 is: 19,547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,917.39 : 34,388.91 = 14,163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,917.39/34,388.91 = 14,163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,917.39x = 34,388.91 × 14,163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,917.39x = 487,080,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,080,106.74/24,917.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.80

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