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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.90, 34,396.70 and 14,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.90, 34,396.70 and 14,320.28 is: 19,755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.90 : 34,396.70 = 14,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.90/34,396.70 = 14,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.90x = 34,396.70 × 14,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.90x = 492,570,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,570,131.49/24,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.83

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