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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.28, 34,442.58 and 14,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.28, 34,442.58 and 14,351.44 is: 19,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.28 : 34,442.58 = 14,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.28/34,442.58 = 14,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.28x = 34,442.58 × 14,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.28x = 494,300,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,300,620.32/24,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,803.49

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