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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,816.68, 34,251.66 and 14,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,816.68, 34,251.66 and 14,206.34 is: 19,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,816.68 : 34,251.66 = 14,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,816.68/34,251.66 = 14,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,816.68x = 34,251.66 × 14,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,816.68x = 486,590,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,590,620.49/24,816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.40

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