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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,892.23, 34,351.27 and 13,714.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,892.23, 34,351.27 and 13,714.23 is: 18,925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,892.23 : 34,351.27 = 13,714.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,892.23/34,351.27 = 13,714.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,892.23x = 34,351.27 × 13,714.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,892.23x = 471,101,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,101,217.57/24,892.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,925.63

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