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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.37, 34,317.96 and 14,114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.37, 34,317.96 and 14,114.85 is: 19,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.37 : 34,317.96 = 14,114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.37/34,317.96 = 14,114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.37x = 34,317.96 × 14,114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.37x = 484,392,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,392,857.71/24,872.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.14

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