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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,799.74, 34,222.41 and 14,042.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,799.74, 34,222.41 and 14,042.94 is: 19,378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,799.74 : 34,222.41 = 14,042.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,799.74/34,222.41 = 14,042.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,799.74x = 34,222.41 × 14,042.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,799.74x = 480,583,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,583,250.29/24,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.56

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