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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.94, 34,245.22 and 14,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.94, 34,245.22 and 14,207.98 is: 19,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.94 : 34,245.22 = 14,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.94/34,245.22 = 14,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.94x = 34,245.22 × 14,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.94x = 486,555,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,555,400.86/24,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.36

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