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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.20, 34,363.44 and 14,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.20, 34,363.44 and 14,296.68 is: 19,729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.20 : 34,363.44 = 14,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.20/34,363.44 = 14,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.20x = 34,363.44 × 14,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.20x = 491,283,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,283,105.38/24,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.29

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