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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.72, 34,322.40 and 14,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.72, 34,322.40 and 14,264.52 is: 19,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.72 : 34,322.40 = 14,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.72/34,322.40 = 14,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.72x = 34,322.40 × 14,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.72x = 489,592,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,592,561.25/24,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.87

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