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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,876.09, 34,327.26 and 14,121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,876.09, 34,327.26 and 14,121.18 is: 19,486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,876.09 : 34,327.26 = 14,121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,876.09/34,327.26 = 14,121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,876.09x = 34,327.26 × 14,121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,876.09x = 484,741,417.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,741,417.37/24,876.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,486.24

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