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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,794.39, 34,220.66 and 14,039.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,794.39, 34,220.66 and 14,039.89 is: 19,377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,794.39 : 34,220.66 = 14,039.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,794.39/34,220.66 = 14,039.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,794.39x = 34,220.66 × 14,039.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,794.39x = 480,454,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,454,146.38/24,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.53

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