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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,860.79, 34,308.71 and 14,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,860.79, 34,308.71 and 14,252.43 is: 19,668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,860.79 : 34,308.71 = 14,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,860.79/34,308.71 = 14,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,860.79x = 34,308.71 × 14,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,860.79x = 488,982,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,982,416.40/24,860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.82

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