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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,877.59, 34,329.33 and 14,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,877.59, 34,329.33 and 14,122.68 is: 19,488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,877.59 : 34,329.33 = 14,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,877.59/34,329.33 = 14,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,877.59x = 34,329.33 × 14,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,877.59x = 484,822,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,822,142.20/24,877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,488.31

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