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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,874.52, 34,329.82 and 14,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,874.52, 34,329.82 and 14,264.14 is: 19,686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,874.52 : 34,329.82 = 14,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,874.52/34,329.82 = 14,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,874.52x = 34,329.82 × 14,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,874.52x = 489,685,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,685,358.65/24,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.22

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