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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.63, 34,496.34 and 14,382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.63, 34,496.34 and 14,382.21 is: 19,849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.63 : 34,496.34 = 14,382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.63/34,496.34 = 14,382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.63x = 34,496.34 × 14,382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.63x = 496,133,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,133,606.11/24,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.61

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