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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.11, 34,506.08 and 14,391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.11, 34,506.08 and 14,391.97 is: 19,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.11 : 34,506.08 = 14,391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.11/34,506.08 = 14,391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.11x = 34,506.08 × 14,391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.11x = 496,610,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,610,468.18/24,998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.92

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