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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.22, 34,316.01 and 14,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.22, 34,316.01 and 14,259.30 is: 19,675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.22 : 34,316.01 = 14,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.22/34,316.01 = 14,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.22x = 34,316.01 × 14,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.22x = 489,322,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,322,281.39/24,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.82

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