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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,803.96, 34,219.80 and 14,187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,803.96, 34,219.80 and 14,187.92 is: 19,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,803.96 : 34,219.80 = 14,187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,803.96/34,219.80 = 14,187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,803.96x = 34,219.80 × 14,187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,803.96x = 485,507,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,507,784.82/24,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.80

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