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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.29, 34,298.33 and 14,246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.29, 34,298.33 and 14,246.25 is: 19,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.29 : 34,298.33 = 14,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.29/34,298.33 = 14,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.29x = 34,298.33 × 14,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.29x = 488,622,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,622,512.53/24,853.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.27

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