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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.64, 34,017.78 and 14,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.64, 34,017.78 and 14,042.44 is: 19,377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.64 : 34,017.78 = 14,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.64/34,017.78 = 14,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.64x = 34,017.78 × 14,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.64x = 477,692,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,692,634.58/24,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.72

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