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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.58, 34,309.23 and 14,256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.58, 34,309.23 and 14,256.78 is: 19,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.58 : 34,309.23 = 14,256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.58/34,309.23 = 14,256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.58x = 34,309.23 × 14,256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.58x = 489,139,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,139,144.08/24,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,668.17

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