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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.51, 34,325.67 and 14,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.51, 34,325.67 and 14,261.14 is: 19,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.51 : 34,325.67 = 14,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.51/34,325.67 = 14,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.51x = 34,325.67 × 14,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.51x = 489,523,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,523,185.46/24,871.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.09

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