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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.62, 34,327.19 and 14,665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.62, 34,327.19 and 14,665.96 is: 20,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.62 : 34,327.19 = 14,665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.62/34,327.19 = 14,665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.62x = 34,327.19 × 14,665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.62x = 503,441,195.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,441,195.45/24,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,240.78

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