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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.97, 34,122.71 and 14,116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.97, 34,122.71 and 14,116.16 is: 19,479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.97 : 34,122.71 = 14,116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.97/34,122.71 = 14,116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.97x = 34,122.71 × 14,116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.97x = 481,681,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,681,392.80/24,727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.22

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