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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.54, 34,490.75 and 14,382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.54, 34,490.75 and 14,382.21 is: 19,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.54 : 34,490.75 = 14,382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.54/34,490.75 = 14,382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.54x = 34,490.75 × 14,382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.54x = 496,053,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,053,137.65/24,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.05

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