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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,767.52, 34,178.72 and 14,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,767.52, 34,178.72 and 14,012.24 is: 19,336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,767.52 : 34,178.72 = 14,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,767.52/34,178.72 = 14,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,767.52x = 34,178.72 × 14,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,767.52x = 478,920,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,920,427.53/24,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.63

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