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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832, 34,258.44 and 14,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832, 34,258.44 and 14,215.92 is: 19,612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832 : 34,258.44 = 14,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832/34,258.44 = 14,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832x = 34,258.44 × 14,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832x = 487,015,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,015,242.36/24,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.41

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