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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.81, 34,503 and 14,393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.81, 34,503 and 14,393.91 is: 19,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.81 : 34,503 = 14,393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.81/34,503 = 14,393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.81x = 34,503 × 14,393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.81x = 496,633,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,633,076.73/24,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.86

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