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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.72, 34,258.08 and 14,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.72, 34,258.08 and 14,215.68 is: 19,612.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.72 : 34,258.08 = 14,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.72/34,258.08 = 14,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.72x = 34,258.08 × 14,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.72x = 487,001,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,001,902.69/24,831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.09

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