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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.02, 34,319.46 and 14,256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.02, 34,319.46 and 14,256.63 is: 19,675.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.02 : 34,319.46 = 14,256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.02/34,319.46 = 14,256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.02x = 34,319.46 × 14,256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.02x = 489,279,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,279,843.02/24,867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.85

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