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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.38, 34,451.08 and 14,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.38, 34,451.08 and 14,208.72 is: 19,608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.38 : 34,451.08 = 14,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.38/34,451.08 = 14,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.38x = 34,451.08 × 14,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.38x = 489,505,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,505,875.39/24,964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,608.17

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