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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.57, 34,399.58 and 14,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.57, 34,399.58 and 14,858.91 is: 20,507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.57 : 34,399.58 = 14,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.57/34,399.58 = 14,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.57x = 34,399.58 × 14,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.57x = 511,140,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,140,263.26/24,924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.49

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