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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.47, 34,217.72 and 14,186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.47, 34,217.72 and 14,186.43 is: 19,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.47 : 34,217.72 = 14,186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.47/34,217.72 = 14,186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.47x = 34,217.72 × 14,186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.47x = 485,427,218.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,427,218.61/24,802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.73

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