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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,874.29, 34,328.61 and 14,267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,874.29, 34,328.61 and 14,267.34 is: 19,690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,874.29 : 34,328.61 = 14,267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,874.29/34,328.61 = 14,267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,874.29x = 34,328.61 × 14,267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,874.29x = 489,777,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,777,950.60/24,874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.13

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