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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.28, 34,233.96 and 14,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.28, 34,233.96 and 14,198.24 is: 19,587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.28 : 34,233.96 = 14,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.28/34,233.96 = 14,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.28x = 34,233.96 × 14,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.28x = 486,061,980.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,061,980.23/24,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,587.99

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