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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.08, 34,323.60 and 14,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.08, 34,323.60 and 14,264.32 is: 19,684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.08 : 34,323.60 = 14,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.08/34,323.60 = 14,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.08x = 34,323.60 × 14,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.08x = 489,602,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,602,813.95/24,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,684.84

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