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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,879.62, 34,332.49 and 14,121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,879.62, 34,332.49 and 14,121.64 is: 19,487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879.62 : 34,332.49 = 14,121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879.62/34,332.49 = 14,121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879.62x = 34,332.49 × 14,121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879.62x = 484,831,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,831,124.65/24,879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,487.08

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