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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.08, 34,382.76 and 14,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.08, 34,382.76 and 14,302.16 is: 19,739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.08 : 34,382.76 = 14,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.08/34,382.76 = 14,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.08x = 34,382.76 × 14,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.08x = 491,747,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,747,734.76/24,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.33

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