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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,799.72, 34,213.92 and 14,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,799.72, 34,213.92 and 14,183.68 is: 19,567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,799.72 : 34,213.92 = 14,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,799.72/34,213.92 = 14,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,799.72x = 34,213.92 × 14,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,799.72x = 485,279,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,279,292.83/24,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.93

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