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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.74, 34,494 and 14,385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.74, 34,494 and 14,385.90 is: 19,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.74 : 34,494 = 14,385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.74/34,494 = 14,385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.74x = 34,494 × 14,385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.74x = 496,227,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,227,234.60/24,994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.27

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