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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.98, 34,439.25 and 14,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.98, 34,439.25 and 14,347.68 is: 19,799.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.98 : 34,439.25 = 14,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.98/34,439.25 = 14,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.98x = 34,439.25 × 14,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.98x = 494,123,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,123,338.44/24,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.80

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