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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,993.63, 34,494.96 and 14,381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,993.63, 34,494.96 and 14,381.21 is: 19,848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,993.63 : 34,494.96 = 14,381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,993.63/34,494.96 = 14,381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,993.63x = 34,494.96 × 14,381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,993.63x = 496,079,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,079,403.87/24,993.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.23

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