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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.63, 34,507.17 and 14,396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.63, 34,507.17 and 14,396.33 is: 19,871.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.63 : 34,507.17 = 14,396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.63/34,507.17 = 14,396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.63x = 34,507.17 × 14,396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.63x = 496,776,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,776,434.15/24,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,871.35

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