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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,926.99, 34,399.27 and 14,318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,926.99, 34,399.27 and 14,318.67 is: 19,759.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,926.99 : 34,399.27 = 14,318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,926.99/34,399.27 = 14,318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,926.99x = 34,399.27 × 14,318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,926.99x = 492,551,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,551,723.78/24,926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,759.78

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