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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.49, 34,502.34 and 14,388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.49, 34,502.34 and 14,388.90 is: 19,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.49 : 34,502.34 = 14,388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.49/34,502.34 = 14,388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.49x = 34,502.34 × 14,388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.49x = 496,450,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,450,720.03/24,999.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.43

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