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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.21, 34,299.18 and 14,237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.21, 34,299.18 and 14,237.46 is: 19,647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.21 : 34,299.18 = 14,237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.21/34,299.18 = 14,237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.21x = 34,299.18 × 14,237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.21x = 488,333,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,333,203.28/24,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.12

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