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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.08, 34,316.82 and 14,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.08, 34,316.82 and 14,262.28 is: 19,675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.08 : 34,316.82 = 14,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.08/34,316.82 = 14,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.08x = 34,316.82 × 14,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.08x = 489,436,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,436,095.55/24,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.76

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