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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,921.20, 34,396.58 and 14,316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,921.20, 34,396.58 and 14,316.68 is: 19,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,921.20 : 34,396.58 = 14,316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,921.20/34,396.58 = 14,316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,921.20x = 34,396.58 × 14,316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,921.20x = 492,444,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,444,950.74/24,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,760.08

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