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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.28, 34,445.24 and 14,348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.28, 34,445.24 and 14,348.36 is: 19,804.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.28 : 34,445.24 = 14,348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.28/34,445.24 = 14,348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.28x = 34,445.24 × 14,348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.28x = 494,232,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,232,703.81/24,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,804.73

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