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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,731.68, 34,131.39 and 13,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,731.68, 34,131.39 and 13,972.82 is: 19,283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,731.68 : 34,131.39 = 13,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,731.68/34,131.39 = 13,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,731.68x = 34,131.39 × 13,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,731.68x = 476,911,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,911,906.55/24,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.44

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