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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.74, 34,495.38 and 14,386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.74, 34,495.38 and 14,386.90 is: 19,854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.74 : 34,495.38 = 14,386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.74/34,495.38 = 14,386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.74x = 34,495.38 × 14,386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.74x = 496,281,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,281,582.52/24,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.65

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