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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.42, 34,486.73 and 14,382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.42, 34,486.73 and 14,382.47 is: 19,848.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.42 : 34,486.73 = 14,382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.42/34,486.73 = 14,382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.42x = 34,486.73 × 14,382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.42x = 496,004,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,004,115.28/24,989.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.57

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