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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.92, 34,499.50 and 14,384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.92, 34,499.50 and 14,384.50 is: 19,852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.92 : 34,499.50 = 14,384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.92/34,499.50 = 14,384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.92x = 34,499.50 × 14,384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.92x = 496,257,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,257,813.33/24,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.76

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