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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,811.89, 34,241.94 and 14,201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,811.89, 34,241.94 and 14,201.28 is: 19,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,811.89 : 34,241.94 = 14,201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,811.89/34,241.94 = 14,201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,811.89x = 34,241.94 × 14,201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,811.89x = 486,279,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,279,377.68/24,811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.64

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