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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.57, 34,314.64 and 14,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.57, 34,314.64 and 14,255.80 is: 19,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.57 : 34,314.64 = 14,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.57/34,314.64 = 14,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.57x = 34,314.64 × 14,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.57x = 489,182,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,182,523.49/24,864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.88

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