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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.83, 34,444.49 and 14,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.83, 34,444.49 and 14,354.88 is: 19,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.83 : 34,444.49 = 14,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.83/34,444.49 = 14,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.83x = 34,444.49 × 14,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.83x = 494,446,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,446,276.61/24,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.10

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