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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.70, 34,298.68 and 14,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.70, 34,298.68 and 14,244.94 is: 19,659.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.70 : 34,298.68 = 14,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.70/34,298.68 = 14,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.70x = 34,298.68 × 14,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.70x = 488,582,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,582,638.68/24,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,659.14

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