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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.92, 34,019.16 and 14,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.92, 34,019.16 and 14,041.28 is: 19,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.92 : 34,019.16 = 14,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.92/34,019.16 = 14,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.92x = 34,019.16 × 14,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.92x = 477,672,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,672,550.92/24,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.69

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