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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,874.08, 34,315.44 and 14,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,874.08, 34,315.44 and 14,261.28 is: 19,674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,874.08 : 34,315.44 = 14,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,874.08/34,315.44 = 14,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,874.08x = 34,315.44 × 14,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,874.08x = 489,382,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,382,098.16/24,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,674.38

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