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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.88, 34,314 and 14,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.88, 34,314 and 14,251.60 is: 19,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.88 : 34,314 = 14,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.88/34,314 = 14,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.88x = 34,314 × 14,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.88x = 489,029,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,029,402.40/24,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.85

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