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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.72, 34,122.86 and 14,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.72, 34,122.86 and 14,118.76 is: 19,484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.72 : 34,122.86 = 14,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.72/34,122.86 = 14,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.72x = 34,122.86 × 14,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.72x = 481,772,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,772,470.85/24,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,484.67

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