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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.26, 34,494.72 and 14,386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.26, 34,494.72 and 14,386.42 is: 19,853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.26 : 34,494.72 = 14,386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.26/34,494.72 = 14,386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.26x = 34,494.72 × 14,386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.26x = 496,255,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,255,529.70/24,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.99

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