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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.04, 34,310.43 and 14,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.04, 34,310.43 and 14,253.68 is: 19,670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.04 : 34,310.43 = 14,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.04/34,310.43 = 14,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.04x = 34,310.43 × 14,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.04x = 489,049,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,049,889.88/24,862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,670.55

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