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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.36, 34,001.04 and 14,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.36, 34,001.04 and 14,028.96 is: 19,359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.36 : 34,001.04 = 14,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.36/34,001.04 = 14,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.36x = 34,001.04 × 14,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.36x = 476,999,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,999,230.12/24,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.24

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