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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.21, 34,293.11 and 14,238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.21, 34,293.11 and 14,238.87 is: 19,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.21 : 34,293.11 = 14,238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.21/34,293.11 = 14,238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.21x = 34,293.11 × 14,238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.21x = 488,295,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,295,063.99/24,849.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.33

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