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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.94, 34,273.62 and 14,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.94, 34,273.62 and 14,234.70 is: 19,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.94 : 34,273.62 = 14,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.94/34,273.62 = 14,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.94x = 34,273.62 × 14,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.94x = 487,874,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,874,698.61/24,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.62

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