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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.41, 34,313.22 and 14,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.41, 34,313.22 and 14,251.82 is: 19,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.41 : 34,313.22 = 14,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.41/34,313.22 = 14,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.41x = 34,313.22 × 14,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.41x = 489,025,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,025,663.49/24,862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,669.28

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