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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,944.59, 34,423.39 and 13,614.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,944.59, 34,423.39 and 13,614.05 is: 18,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,944.59 : 34,423.39 = 13,614.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,944.59/34,423.39 = 13,614.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,944.59x = 34,423.39 × 13,614.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,944.59x = 468,641,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,641,752.63/24,944.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,787.31

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