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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.85, 34,389.80 and 14,167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.85, 34,389.80 and 14,167.13 is: 19,550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.85 : 34,389.80 = 14,167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.85/34,389.80 = 14,167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.85x = 34,389.80 × 14,167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.85x = 487,204,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,204,850.75/24,920.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,550.09

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