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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994, 34,483.68 and 14,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994, 34,483.68 and 14,924.08 is: 20,590.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994 : 34,483.68 = 14,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994/34,483.68 = 14,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994x = 34,483.68 × 14,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994x = 514,637,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,637,199.01/24,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.43

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