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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,925.91, 34,393.82 and 14,854.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,925.91, 34,393.82 and 14,854.10 is: 20,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,925.91 : 34,393.82 = 14,854.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,925.91/34,393.82 = 14,854.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,925.91x = 34,393.82 × 14,854.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,925.91x = 510,888,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,888,995.42/24,925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,496.31

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