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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.92, 34,308.42 and 14,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.92, 34,308.42 and 14,250.92 is: 19,665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.92 : 34,308.42 = 14,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.92/34,308.42 = 14,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.92x = 34,308.42 × 14,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.92x = 488,926,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,926,548.75/24,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,665.68

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