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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.61, 34,259.31 and 14,219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.61, 34,259.31 and 14,219.31 is: 19,621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.61 : 34,259.31 = 14,219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.61/34,259.31 = 14,219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.61x = 34,259.31 × 14,219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.61x = 487,143,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,143,749.28/24,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.05

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