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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.02, 34,437.42 and 14,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.02, 34,437.42 and 14,344.56 is: 19,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.02 : 34,437.42 = 14,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.02/34,437.42 = 14,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.02x = 34,437.42 × 14,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.02x = 493,989,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,989,637.44/24,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,795.20

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