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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.22, 34,039.38 and 14,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.22, 34,039.38 and 14,052.84 is: 19,393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.22 : 34,039.38 = 14,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.22/34,039.38 = 14,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.22x = 34,039.38 × 14,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.22x = 478,349,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,349,960.84/24,665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.70

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