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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.63, 34,298.83 and 14,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.63, 34,298.83 and 14,245.30 is: 19,658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.63 : 34,298.83 = 14,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.63/34,298.83 = 14,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.63x = 34,298.83 × 14,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.63x = 488,597,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,597,123.00/24,853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.98

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