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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.04, 34,304.92 and 14,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.04, 34,304.92 and 14,249.68 is: 19,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.04 : 34,304.92 = 14,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.04/34,304.92 = 14,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.04x = 34,304.92 × 14,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.04x = 488,834,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,834,132.43/24,858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.03

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