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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.96, 34,294.08 and 14,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.96, 34,294.08 and 14,240 is: 19,652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.96 : 34,294.08 = 14,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.96/34,294.08 = 14,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.96x = 34,294.08 × 14,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.96x = 488,347,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,347,699.20/24,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.64

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