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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.07, 34,491.56 and 14,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.07, 34,491.56 and 14,382.99 is: 19,847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.07 : 34,491.56 = 14,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.07/34,491.56 = 14,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.07x = 34,491.56 × 14,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.07x = 496,091,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,091,690.65/24,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.58

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