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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.63, 34,297.45 and 14,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.63, 34,297.45 and 14,244.30 is: 19,657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.63 : 34,297.45 = 14,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.63/34,297.45 = 14,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.63x = 34,297.45 × 14,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.63x = 488,543,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,543,167.04/24,852.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.60

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