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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,944.91, 34,422.90 and 13,614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,944.91, 34,422.90 and 13,614.12 is: 18,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,944.91 : 34,422.90 = 13,614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,944.91/34,422.90 = 13,614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,944.91x = 34,422.90 × 13,614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,944.91x = 468,637,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,637,491.35/24,944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,786.90

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