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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.26, 34,424.76 and 14,871.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.26, 34,424.76 and 14,871.35 is: 20,525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.26 : 34,424.76 = 14,871.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.26/34,424.76 = 14,871.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.26x = 34,424.76 × 14,871.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.26x = 511,942,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,942,482.50/24,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.11

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