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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.08, 34,304.40 and 14,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.08, 34,304.40 and 14,253.28 is: 19,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.08 : 34,304.40 = 14,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.08/34,304.40 = 14,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.08x = 34,304.40 × 14,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.08x = 488,950,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,950,218.43/24,866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.34

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