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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.02, 34,231.70 and 14,198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.02, 34,231.70 and 14,198.07 is: 19,593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.02 : 34,231.70 = 14,198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.02/34,231.70 = 14,198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.02x = 34,231.70 × 14,198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.02x = 486,024,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,024,072.82/24,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,593.78

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