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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.79, 34,253.46 and 14,210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.79, 34,253.46 and 14,210.52 is: 19,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.79 : 34,253.46 = 14,210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.79/34,253.46 = 14,210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.79x = 34,253.46 × 14,210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.79x = 486,759,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,759,478.40/24,821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,610.17

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