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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.59, 34,299.70 and 14,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.59, 34,299.70 and 14,237.84 is: 19,647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.59 : 34,299.70 = 14,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.59/34,299.70 = 14,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.59x = 34,299.70 × 14,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.59x = 488,353,433.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,353,433.55/24,855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.63

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