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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.37, 34,301.61 and 14,245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.37, 34,301.61 and 14,245.03 is: 19,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.37 : 34,301.61 = 14,245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.37/34,301.61 = 14,245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.37x = 34,301.61 × 14,245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.37x = 488,627,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,627,463.50/24,855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,658.83

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