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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.79, 34,330.68 and 14,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.79, 34,330.68 and 14,268.84 is: 19,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.79 : 34,330.68 = 14,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.79/34,330.68 = 14,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.79x = 34,330.68 × 14,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.79x = 489,858,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,858,980.01/24,875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.20

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