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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.20, 34,293.84 and 14,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.20, 34,293.84 and 14,241.44 is: 19,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.20 : 34,293.84 = 14,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.20/34,293.84 = 14,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.20x = 34,293.84 × 14,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.20x = 488,393,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,393,664.73/24,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.30

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