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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.41, 34,305.84 and 14,248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.41, 34,305.84 and 14,248.01 is: 19,662.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.41 : 34,305.84 = 14,248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.41/34,305.84 = 14,248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.41x = 34,305.84 × 14,248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.41x = 488,789,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,789,779.85/24,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.96

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