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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,917.91, 34,389.81 and 14,307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,917.91, 34,389.81 and 14,307.32 is: 19,745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,917.91 : 34,389.81 = 14,307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,917.91/34,389.81 = 14,307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,917.91x = 34,389.81 × 14,307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,917.91x = 492,025,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,025,844.46/24,917.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,745.87

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