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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,881.41, 34,339.49 and 14,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,881.41, 34,339.49 and 14,270.82 is: 19,695.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,881.41 : 34,339.49 = 14,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,881.41/34,339.49 = 14,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,881.41x = 34,339.49 × 14,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,881.41x = 490,052,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,052,680.68/24,881.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.53

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