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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.52, 34,327.98 and 14,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.52, 34,327.98 and 14,268.84 is: 19,690.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.52 : 34,327.98 = 14,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.52/34,327.98 = 14,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.52x = 34,327.98 × 14,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.52x = 489,820,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,820,454.14/24,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,690.86

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