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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.78, 34,301.92 and 14,247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.78, 34,301.92 and 14,247.46 is: 19,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.78 : 34,301.92 = 14,247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.78/34,301.92 = 14,247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.78x = 34,301.92 × 14,247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.78x = 488,715,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,715,233.12/24,855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.04

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