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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.21, 34,299.81 and 14,104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.21, 34,299.81 and 14,104.82 is: 19,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.21 : 34,299.81 = 14,104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.21/34,299.81 = 14,104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.21x = 34,299.81 × 14,104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.21x = 483,792,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,792,565.34/24,861.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,459.73

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