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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.72, 34,305.84 and 14,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.72, 34,305.84 and 14,252.52 is: 19,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.72 : 34,305.84 = 14,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.72/34,305.84 = 14,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.72x = 34,305.84 × 14,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.72x = 488,944,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,944,670.72/24,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.31

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