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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,926.82, 34,397.10 and 14,319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,926.82, 34,397.10 and 14,319.87 is: 19,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,926.82 : 34,397.10 = 14,319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,926.82/34,397.10 = 14,319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,926.82x = 34,397.10 × 14,319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,926.82x = 492,562,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,562,000.38/24,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.32

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