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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,887.36, 34,343.16 and 14,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,887.36, 34,343.16 and 14,276 is: 19,700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,887.36 : 34,343.16 = 14,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,887.36/34,343.16 = 14,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,887.36x = 34,343.16 × 14,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,887.36x = 490,282,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,282,952.16/24,887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.08

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