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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.68, 34,361.60 and 14,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.68, 34,361.60 and 14,291.04 is: 19,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.68 : 34,361.60 = 14,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.68/34,361.60 = 14,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.68x = 34,361.60 × 14,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.68x = 491,063,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,063,000.06/24,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.08

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