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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,905.72, 34,369.45 and 14,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,905.72, 34,369.45 and 14,294.52 is: 19,726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,905.72 : 34,369.45 = 14,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,905.72/34,369.45 = 14,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,905.72x = 34,369.45 × 14,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,905.72x = 491,294,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,294,754.68/24,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.18

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