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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.51, 34,235.96 and 14,195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.51, 34,235.96 and 14,195.91 is: 19,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.51 : 34,235.96 = 14,195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.51/34,235.96 = 14,195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.51x = 34,235.96 × 14,195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.51x = 486,010,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,010,535.94/24,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,592.06

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