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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,739.16, 34,141.92 and 14,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,739.16, 34,141.92 and 14,129.24 is: 19,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,739.16 : 34,141.92 = 14,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,739.16/34,141.92 = 14,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,739.16x = 34,141.92 × 14,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,739.16x = 482,399,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,399,381.74/24,739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.42

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