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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.67, 34,233.80 and 14,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.67, 34,233.80 and 14,199.72 is: 19,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.67 : 34,233.80 = 14,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.67/34,233.80 = 14,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.67x = 34,233.80 × 14,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.67x = 486,110,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,110,374.54/24,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.95

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