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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.62, 34,292.74 and 14,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.62, 34,292.74 and 14,239.02 is: 19,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.62 : 34,292.74 = 14,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.62/34,292.74 = 14,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.62x = 34,292.74 × 14,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.62x = 488,295,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,295,010.71/24,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.00

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