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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.04, 34,292.46 and 14,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.04, 34,292.46 and 14,242 is: 19,654.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.04 : 34,292.46 = 14,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.04/34,292.46 = 14,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.04x = 34,292.46 × 14,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.04x = 488,393,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,393,215.32/24,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.41

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