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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,951.29, 34,439.73 and 14,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,951.29, 34,439.73 and 14,344.34 is: 19,799.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,951.29 : 34,439.73 = 14,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,951.29/34,439.73 = 14,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,951.29x = 34,439.73 × 14,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,951.29x = 494,015,196.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,015,196.63/24,951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.18

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