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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.55, 34,486.18 and 14,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.55, 34,486.18 and 14,236.76 is: 19,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.55 : 34,486.18 = 14,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.55/34,486.18 = 14,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.55x = 34,486.18 × 14,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.55x = 490,971,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,971,224.36/24,985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.21

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