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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.70, 34,294.53 and 14,241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.70, 34,294.53 and 14,241.94 is: 19,654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.70 : 34,294.53 = 14,241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.70/34,294.53 = 14,241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.70x = 34,294.53 × 14,241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.70x = 488,420,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,420,638.59/24,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.99

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