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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,720.95, 34,117.35 and 14,112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,720.95, 34,117.35 and 14,112.17 is: 19,476.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,720.95 : 34,117.35 = 14,112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,720.95/34,117.35 = 14,112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,720.95x = 34,117.35 × 14,112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,720.95x = 481,469,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,469,843.15/24,720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.19

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