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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,732.42, 34,131.96 and 13,832.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,732.42, 34,131.96 and 13,832.06 is: 19,088.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,732.42 : 34,131.96 = 13,832.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,732.42/34,131.96 = 13,832.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,732.42x = 34,131.96 × 13,832.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,732.42x = 472,115,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,115,147.98/24,732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,088.92

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