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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.76, 34,498.84 and 14,925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.76, 34,498.84 and 14,925.32 is: 20,597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.76 : 34,498.84 = 14,925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.76/34,498.84 = 14,925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.76x = 34,498.84 × 14,925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.76x = 514,906,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,906,275.56/24,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,597.27

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