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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,697.22, 34,082.21 and 14,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,697.22, 34,082.21 and 14,086.58 is: 19,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,697.22 : 34,082.21 = 14,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,697.22/34,082.21 = 14,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,697.22x = 34,082.21 × 14,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,697.22x = 480,101,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,101,642.55/24,697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.51

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