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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,881.23, 34,335.75 and 14,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,881.23, 34,335.75 and 14,270.63 is: 19,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,881.23 : 34,335.75 = 14,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,881.23/34,335.75 = 14,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,881.23x = 34,335.75 × 14,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,881.23x = 489,992,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,992,778.72/24,881.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.27

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