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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.20, 34,009.50 and 14,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.20, 34,009.50 and 14,039.20 is: 19,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.20 : 34,009.50 = 14,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.20/34,009.50 = 14,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.20x = 34,009.50 × 14,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.20x = 477,466,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,466,172.40/24,650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.67

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