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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,792.91, 34,214.05 and 14,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,792.91, 34,214.05 and 14,182.72 is: 19,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,792.91 : 34,214.05 = 14,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,792.91/34,214.05 = 14,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,792.91x = 34,214.05 × 14,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,792.91x = 485,248,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,248,291.22/24,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.06

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