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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.92, 34,367.04 and 14,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.92, 34,367.04 and 14,293.44 is: 19,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.92 : 34,367.04 = 14,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.92/34,367.04 = 14,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.92x = 34,367.04 × 14,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.92x = 491,223,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,223,224.22/24,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.32

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