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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,879.91, 34,337.42 and 14,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,879.91, 34,337.42 and 14,269.31 is: 19,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,879.91 : 34,337.42 = 14,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,879.91/34,337.42 = 14,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,879.91x = 34,337.42 × 14,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,879.91x = 489,971,305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,971,305.08/24,879.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.45

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