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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,933.52, 34,406.04 and 14,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,933.52, 34,406.04 and 14,322.16 is: 19,763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,933.52 : 34,406.04 = 14,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,933.52/34,406.04 = 14,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,933.52x = 34,406.04 × 14,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,933.52x = 492,768,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,768,809.85/24,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.31

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