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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.82, 34,388.55 and 14,309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.82, 34,388.55 and 14,309.82 is: 19,746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.82 : 34,388.55 = 14,309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.82/34,388.55 = 14,309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.82x = 34,388.55 × 14,309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.82x = 492,093,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,093,960.56/24,920.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.30

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