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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.22, 34,124.93 and 14,120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.22, 34,124.93 and 14,120.26 is: 19,486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.22 : 34,124.93 = 14,120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.22/34,124.93 = 14,120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.22x = 34,124.93 × 14,120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.22x = 481,852,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,852,884.08/24,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,486.74

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