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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,881.12, 34,340.69 and 14,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,881.12, 34,340.69 and 14,127 is: 19,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,881.12 : 34,340.69 = 14,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,881.12/34,340.69 = 14,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,881.12x = 34,340.69 × 14,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,881.12x = 485,130,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,130,857.00/24,881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.95

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