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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,850.94, 34,276.38 and 14,236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,850.94, 34,276.38 and 14,236.70 is: 19,636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,850.94 : 34,276.38 = 14,236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,850.94/34,276.38 = 14,236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,850.94x = 34,276.38 × 14,236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,850.94x = 487,982,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,982,539.15/24,850.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,636.38

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