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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,661.24, 34,033.38 and 14,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,661.24, 34,033.38 and 14,052.52 is: 19,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,661.24 : 34,033.38 = 14,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,661.24/34,033.38 = 14,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,661.24x = 34,033.38 × 14,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,661.24x = 478,254,753.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,254,753.12/24,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.97

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