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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,934.60, 34,409.10 and 14,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,934.60, 34,409.10 and 14,323.60 is: 19,766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,934.60 : 34,409.10 = 14,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,934.60/34,409.10 = 14,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,934.60x = 34,409.10 × 14,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,934.60x = 492,862,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,862,184.76/24,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.20

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