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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,921.95, 34,397.62 and 14,317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,921.95, 34,397.62 and 14,317.43 is: 19,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,921.95 : 34,397.62 = 14,317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,921.95/34,397.62 = 14,317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,921.95x = 34,397.62 × 14,317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,921.95x = 492,485,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,485,344.53/24,921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.11

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