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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,923.79, 34,397.92 and 14,313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,923.79, 34,397.92 and 14,313.19 is: 19,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,923.79 : 34,397.92 = 14,313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,923.79/34,397.92 = 14,313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,923.79x = 34,397.92 × 14,313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,923.79x = 492,343,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,343,964.56/24,923.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.98

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