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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.62, 34,494.38 and 14,924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.62, 34,494.38 and 14,924.95 is: 20,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.62 : 34,494.38 = 14,924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.62/34,494.38 = 14,924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.62x = 34,494.38 × 14,924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.62x = 514,826,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,826,791.89/24,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.68

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