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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.31, 34,255.13 and 14,069.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.31, 34,255.13 and 14,069.57 is: 19,413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.31 : 34,255.13 = 14,069.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.31/34,255.13 = 14,069.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.31x = 34,255.13 × 14,069.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.31x = 481,954,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,954,707.77/24,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,413.85

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