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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.15, 34,421.27 and 14,335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.15, 34,421.27 and 14,335.11 is: 19,783.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.15 : 34,421.27 = 14,335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.15/34,421.27 = 14,335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.15x = 34,421.27 × 14,335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.15x = 493,432,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,432,620.11/24,942.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.08

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