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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.41, 34,327.02 and 14,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.41, 34,327.02 and 14,261.86 is: 19,683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.41 : 34,327.02 = 14,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.41/34,327.02 = 14,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.41x = 34,327.02 × 14,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.41x = 489,567,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,567,153.46/24,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,683.14

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