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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.08, 34,307.16 and 14,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.08, 34,307.16 and 14,255.28 is: 19,666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.08 : 34,307.16 = 14,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.08/34,307.16 = 14,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.08x = 34,307.16 × 14,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.08x = 489,058,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,058,171.80/24,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,666.10

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