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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,881.28, 34,339.31 and 14,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,881.28, 34,339.31 and 14,270.69 is: 19,695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,881.28 : 34,339.31 = 14,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,881.28/34,339.31 = 14,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,881.28x = 34,339.31 × 14,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,881.28x = 490,045,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,045,647.82/24,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.36

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