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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.29, 34,312.16 and 14,254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.29, 34,312.16 and 14,254.93 is: 19,672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.29 : 34,312.16 = 14,254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.29/34,312.16 = 14,254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.29x = 34,312.16 × 14,254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.29x = 489,117,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,117,438.95/24,863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,672.27

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