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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.54, 34,305.60 and 14,250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.54, 34,305.60 and 14,250.18 is: 19,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.54 : 34,305.60 = 14,250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.54/34,305.60 = 14,250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.54x = 34,305.60 × 14,250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.54x = 488,860,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,860,975.01/24,858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.72

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