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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.63, 34,121.39 and 14,115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.63, 34,121.39 and 14,115.03 is: 19,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.63 : 34,121.39 = 14,115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.63/34,121.39 = 14,115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.63x = 34,121.39 × 14,115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.63x = 481,624,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,624,372.92/24,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.75

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