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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.40, 34,390.92 and 14,312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.40, 34,390.92 and 14,312.16 is: 19,751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.40 : 34,390.92 = 14,312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.40/34,390.92 = 14,312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.40x = 34,390.92 × 14,312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.40x = 492,208,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,208,349.59/24,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.22

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