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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.97, 34,324.34 and 14,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.97, 34,324.34 and 14,119.06 is: 19,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.97 : 34,324.34 = 14,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.97/34,324.34 = 14,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.97x = 34,324.34 × 14,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.97x = 484,627,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,627,173.70/24,873.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,483.31

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