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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.28, 34,493.52 and 14,384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.28, 34,493.52 and 14,384.72 is: 19,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.28 : 34,493.52 = 14,384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.28/34,493.52 = 14,384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.28x = 34,493.52 × 14,384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.28x = 496,179,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,179,627.01/24,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.93

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