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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.07, 34,320.72 and 15,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.07, 34,320.72 and 15,914.14 is: 21,964.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.07 : 34,320.72 = 15,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.07/34,320.72 = 15,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.07x = 34,320.72 × 15,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.07x = 546,184,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,184,742.98/24,867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.18

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