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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.13, 34,497.03 and 14,382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.13, 34,497.03 and 14,382.72 is: 19,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.13 : 34,497.03 = 14,382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.13/34,497.03 = 14,382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.13x = 34,497.03 × 14,382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.13x = 496,161,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,161,123.32/24,995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.31

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