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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.32, 34,490.52 and 14,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.32, 34,490.52 and 14,382.24 is: 19,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.32 : 34,490.52 = 14,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.32/34,490.52 = 14,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.32x = 34,490.52 × 14,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.32x = 496,050,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,050,936.36/24,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,846.55

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