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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.74, 34,444.80 and 14,351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.74, 34,444.80 and 14,351.49 is: 19,808.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.74 : 34,444.80 = 14,351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.74/34,444.80 = 14,351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.74x = 34,444.80 × 14,351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.74x = 494,334,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,334,202.75/24,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.44

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