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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.63, 34,503.03 and 14,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.63, 34,503.03 and 14,393.33 is: 19,867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.63 : 34,503.03 = 14,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.63/34,503.03 = 14,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.63x = 34,503.03 × 14,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.63x = 496,613,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,613,324.27/24,996.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.21

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