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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.78, 34,395.84 and 14,313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.78, 34,395.84 and 14,313.78 is: 19,752.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.78 : 34,395.84 = 14,313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.78/34,395.84 = 14,313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.78x = 34,395.84 × 14,313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.78x = 492,334,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,334,486.68/24,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,752.81

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