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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.16, 34,447.86 and 23,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.16, 34,447.86 and 23,714.28 is: 32,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.16 : 34,447.86 = 23,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.16/34,447.86 = 23,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.16x = 34,447.86 × 23,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.16x = 816,906,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,906,197.44/24,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,769.10

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