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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,928.21, 34,392.42 and 14,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,928.21, 34,392.42 and 14,172 is: 19,552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,928.21 : 34,392.42 = 14,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,928.21/34,392.42 = 14,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,928.21x = 34,392.42 × 14,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,928.21x = 487,409,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,409,376.24/24,928.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.52

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