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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.44, 34,002 and 14,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.44, 34,002 and 14,026.80 is: 19,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.44 : 34,002 = 14,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.44/34,002 = 14,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.44x = 34,002 × 14,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.44x = 476,939,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,939,253.60/24,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.31

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