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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,889.80, 34,347.33 and 14,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,889.80, 34,347.33 and 14,278.80 is: 19,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,889.80 : 34,347.33 = 14,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,889.80/34,347.33 = 14,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,889.80x = 34,347.33 × 14,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,889.80x = 490,438,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,438,655.60/24,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,704.40

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