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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,731.49, 34,131.14 and 13,972.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,731.49, 34,131.14 and 13,972.64 is: 19,283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,731.49 : 34,131.14 = 13,972.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,731.49/34,131.14 = 13,972.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,731.49x = 34,131.14 × 13,972.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,731.49x = 476,901,891.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,901,891.49/24,731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.18

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