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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.59, 34,265.40 and 14,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.59, 34,265.40 and 14,221.64 is: 19,626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.59 : 34,265.40 = 14,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.59/34,265.40 = 14,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.59x = 34,265.40 × 14,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.59x = 487,310,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,310,183.26/24,828.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.98

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