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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.84, 34,304.88 and 14,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.84, 34,304.88 and 14,105.70 is: 19,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.84 : 34,304.88 = 14,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.84/34,304.88 = 14,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.84x = 34,304.88 × 14,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.84x = 483,894,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,894,345.82/24,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.68

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