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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,825.64, 34,247.70 and 14,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,825.64, 34,247.70 and 14,209.24 is: 19,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,825.64 : 34,247.70 = 14,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,825.64/34,247.70 = 14,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,825.64x = 34,247.70 × 14,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,825.64x = 486,633,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,633,788.75/24,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.06

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