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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851.52, 34,286.88 and 14,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851.52, 34,286.88 and 14,095.08 is: 19,446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851.52 : 34,286.88 = 14,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851.52/34,286.88 = 14,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851.52x = 34,286.88 × 14,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851.52x = 483,276,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,276,316.55/24,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,446.55

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