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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.24, 34,456.56 and 14,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.24, 34,456.56 and 14,360 is: 19,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.24 : 34,456.56 = 14,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.24/34,456.56 = 14,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.24x = 34,456.56 × 14,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.24x = 494,796,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,796,201.60/24,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,820.20

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