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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.02, 34,047.32 and 13,916.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.02, 34,047.32 and 13,916.85 is: 19,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.02 : 34,047.32 = 13,916.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.02/34,047.32 = 13,916.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.02x = 34,047.32 × 13,916.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.02x = 473,831,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,831,565.25/24,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,205.22

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