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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,837.76, 34,272.48 and 14,225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,837.76, 34,272.48 and 14,225.68 is: 19,629.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,837.76 : 34,272.48 = 14,225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,837.76/34,272.48 = 14,225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,837.76x = 34,272.48 × 14,225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,837.76x = 487,549,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,549,333.29/24,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.36

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