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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.13, 34,492.17 and 14,381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.13, 34,492.17 and 14,381.54 is: 19,848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.13 : 34,492.17 = 14,381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.13/34,492.17 = 14,381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.13x = 34,492.17 × 14,381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.13x = 496,050,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,050,350.08/24,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.26

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