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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.20, 34,451.62 and 14,213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.20, 34,451.62 and 14,213.46 is: 19,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.20 : 34,451.62 = 14,213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.20/34,451.62 = 14,213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.20x = 34,451.62 × 14,213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.20x = 489,676,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,676,722.81/24,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.80

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