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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.71, 34,322.61 and 14,117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.71, 34,322.61 and 14,117.81 is: 19,481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.71 : 34,322.61 = 14,117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.71/34,322.61 = 14,117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.71x = 34,322.61 × 14,117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.71x = 484,559,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,559,888.60/24,872.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.59

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