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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.97, 34,393.31 and 14,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.97, 34,393.31 and 14,315.28 is: 19,753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.97 : 34,393.31 = 14,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.97/34,393.31 = 14,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.97x = 34,393.31 × 14,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.97x = 492,349,909.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,349,909.37/24,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.28

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