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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.23, 34,285.68 and 14,236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.23, 34,285.68 and 14,236.83 is: 19,640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.23 : 34,285.68 = 14,236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.23/34,285.68 = 14,236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.23x = 34,285.68 × 14,236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.23x = 488,119,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,119,397.59/24,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,640.08

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