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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,796, 34,219.52 and 14,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,796, 34,219.52 and 14,733.12 is: 20,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,796 : 34,219.52 = 14,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,796/34,219.52 = 14,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,796x = 34,219.52 × 14,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,796x = 504,160,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,160,294.50/24,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.32

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