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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,843.53, 34,284.98 and 14,235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,843.53, 34,284.98 and 14,235.21 is: 19,645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,843.53 : 34,284.98 = 14,235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,843.53/34,284.98 = 14,235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,843.53x = 34,284.98 × 14,235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,843.53x = 488,053,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,053,925.73/24,843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,645.11

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