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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,856.61, 34,302.56 and 14,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,856.61, 34,302.56 and 14,246.28 is: 19,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,856.61 : 34,302.56 = 14,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,856.61/34,302.56 = 14,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,856.61x = 34,302.56 × 14,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,856.61x = 488,683,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,683,803.25/24,856.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.12

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