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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.38, 34,011.96 and 14,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.38, 34,011.96 and 14,034.48 is: 19,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.38 : 34,011.96 = 14,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.38/34,011.96 = 14,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.38x = 34,011.96 × 14,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.38x = 477,340,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,340,172.38/24,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.84

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