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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.22, 34,263.57 and 14,221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.22, 34,263.57 and 14,221.27 is: 19,625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.22 : 34,263.57 = 14,221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.22/34,263.57 = 14,221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.22x = 34,263.57 × 14,221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.22x = 487,271,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,271,480.13/24,828.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.71

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