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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,885, 34,343.82 and 14,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,885, 34,343.82 and 14,273.64 is: 19,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,885 : 34,343.82 = 14,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,885/34,343.82 = 14,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,885x = 34,343.82 × 14,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,885x = 490,211,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,211,322.90/24,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.07

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