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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.20, 34,492.68 and 14,390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.20, 34,492.68 and 14,390.68 is: 19,858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.20 : 34,492.68 = 14,390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.20/34,492.68 = 14,390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.20x = 34,492.68 × 14,390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.20x = 496,373,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,373,120.22/24,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.74

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