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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,885.42, 34,335.99 and 14,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,885.42, 34,335.99 and 14,127.96 is: 19,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,885.42 : 34,335.99 = 14,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,885.42/34,335.99 = 14,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,885.42x = 34,335.99 × 14,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,885.42x = 485,097,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,097,493.28/24,885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.24

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