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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.64, 34,121.37 and 14,115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.64, 34,121.37 and 14,115.06 is: 19,478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.64 : 34,121.37 = 14,115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.64/34,121.37 = 14,115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.64x = 34,121.37 × 14,115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.64x = 481,625,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,625,184.83/24,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,478.78

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