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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.98, 34,017.57 and 14,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.98, 34,017.57 and 14,040.90 is: 19,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.98 : 34,017.57 = 14,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.98/34,017.57 = 14,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.98x = 34,017.57 × 14,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.98x = 477,637,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,637,298.61/24,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.42

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