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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.43, 34,388.91 and 14,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.43, 34,388.91 and 14,163.90 is: 19,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.43 : 34,388.91 = 14,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.43/34,388.91 = 14,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.43x = 34,388.91 × 14,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.43x = 487,081,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,081,082.35/24,920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.45

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