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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.59, 34,264.02 and 14,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.59, 34,264.02 and 14,220.64 is: 19,625.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.59 : 34,264.02 = 14,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.59/34,264.02 = 14,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.59x = 34,264.02 × 14,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.59x = 487,256,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,256,293.37/24,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.60

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