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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.08, 34,308.54 and 14,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.08, 34,308.54 and 14,256.28 is: 19,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.08 : 34,308.54 = 14,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.08/34,308.54 = 14,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.08x = 34,308.54 × 14,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.08x = 489,112,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,112,152.63/24,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.48

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