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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.72, 34,492.48 and 14,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.72, 34,492.48 and 14,930.40 is: 20,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.72 : 34,492.48 = 14,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.72/34,492.48 = 14,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.72x = 34,492.48 × 14,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.72x = 514,986,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,986,523.39/24,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.52

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