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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.53, 34,328.75 and 14,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.53, 34,328.75 and 14,261.13 is: 19,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.53 : 34,328.75 = 14,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.53/34,328.75 = 14,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.53x = 34,328.75 × 14,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.53x = 489,566,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,566,695.18/24,873.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.24

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