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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,729.57, 34,126.07 and 14,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,729.57, 34,126.07 and 14,117.13 is: 19,481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,729.57 : 34,126.07 = 14,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,729.57/34,126.07 = 14,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,729.57x = 34,126.07 × 14,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,729.57x = 481,762,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,762,095.99/24,729.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.22

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