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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.72, 34,252.56 and 14,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.72, 34,252.56 and 14,211.68 is: 19,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.72 : 34,252.56 = 14,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.72/34,252.56 = 14,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.72x = 34,252.56 × 14,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.72x = 486,786,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,786,421.90/24,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.57

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