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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.70, 34,445.49 and 14,346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.70, 34,445.49 and 14,346.50 is: 19,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.70 : 34,445.49 = 14,346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.70/34,445.49 = 14,346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.70x = 34,445.49 × 14,346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.70x = 494,172,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,172,222.29/24,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,801.98

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