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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.34, 34,217.58 and 14,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.34, 34,217.58 and 14,044.74 is: 19,376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.34 : 34,217.58 = 14,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.34/34,217.58 = 14,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.34x = 34,217.58 × 14,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.34x = 480,576,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,576,833.55/24,802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.27

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