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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.20, 34,487.16 and 14,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.20, 34,487.16 and 14,386.68 is: 19,853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.20 : 34,487.16 = 14,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.20/34,487.16 = 14,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.20x = 34,487.16 × 14,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.20x = 496,155,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,155,735.03/24,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.22

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