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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.74, 34,287.97 and 14,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.74, 34,287.97 and 14,237.42 is: 19,648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.74 : 34,287.97 = 14,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.74/34,287.97 = 14,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.74x = 34,287.97 × 14,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.74x = 488,172,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,172,279.96/24,845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.13

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