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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,991.94, 34,488.99 and 14,381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,991.94, 34,488.99 and 14,381.35 is: 19,846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,991.94 : 34,488.99 = 14,381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,991.94/34,488.99 = 14,381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,991.94x = 34,488.99 × 14,381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,991.94x = 495,998,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,998,150.11/24,991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.32

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